MediaTek MT8317T vs Intel Xeon D-2738

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

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.
-- Generation 4
Family Intel Xeon D
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT8317T Name Intel Xeon D-2738
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 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 3.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- Threads 16
-- Core architecture normal
None None 8x Sunny Cove
-- CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8317T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Technology --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Shaders --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- VC-1 --
-- AVC --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- 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.
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Memory type DDR4-2933
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
-- Memory channels 4
 
 

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