MediaTek MT8317T vs Intel Xeon D-2738

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MediaTek MT8317T or MediaTek MT8317T – 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-2738 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2738, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Family Intel Xeon D
MediaTek MT8317T Name Intel Xeon D-2738
-- Segment Desktop / Server
-- Generation 4
Group Intel Xeon D-2700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2738 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2738 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.5 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
-- CPU Cores 8
-- Threads 16
None None 8x Sunny Cove
None None 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8317T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Technology --
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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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-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-2933
-- Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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 88 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
 
 

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-2738 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Socket BGA 2579
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 713 $
-- Release date Q1/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Ice Lake
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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0 bytes L2-Cache 15.0 MB
-- Technology 10 nm
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d