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

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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.
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) Name Intel Xeon D-2796NT
Group Intel Xeon D-2700
Family Intel Xeon D
-- Segment Desktop / Server
-- 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.
-- CPU Cores 20
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 20x Sunny Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- 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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-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
GPU name
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-- Generation --
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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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-- AV1 --
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-- VC-1 --
 
 

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
No ECC Yes
Memory type DDR4-2933
-- Memory channels 4
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 93.8 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 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.
Socket BGA 2579
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release date Q1/2022
0 bytes L2-Cache 30.0 MB
-- Architecture Ice Lake
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release price 2165 $