MediaTek MT8121 vs Intel Xeon D-2161I

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8121 or MediaTek MT8121 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon D-2161I features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2161I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Group Intel Xeon D-2100
-- Generation 2
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT8121 Name Intel Xeon D-2161I
Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2161I has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2161I is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 12x
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 24
None None 3.0 GHz
-- CPU Cores 12
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8121 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2161I does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
-- Memory channels 4
-- Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 90 W
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Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2161I is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Release date Q1/2018
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 1029 $
-- Architecture Skylake
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Socket BGA 2518
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.5 MB