Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) vs Intel Xeon D-2796NT

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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) or Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) – 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-2796NT features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 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-2796NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Family Intel Xeon D
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) Name Intel Xeon D-2796NT
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Group Intel Xeon D-2700
-- Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 20
None None 20x Sunny Cove
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 40
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2796NT does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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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-- AVC --
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-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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-- 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 ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR4-2933
-- Memory channels 4
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 120 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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-2796NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 30.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Architecture Ice Lake
-- Release price 2165 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release date Q1/2022
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 2579
-- Technology 10 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)