Intel Xeon D-1527 vs Intel Xeon D-1521

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Intel Xeon D-1527 or Intel Xeon D-1527 – 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-1527 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1527, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1521, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1527 Name Intel Xeon D-1521
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1527 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1527 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1521 is 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1527 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
-- Direct X --
-- Technology --
-- Generation --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
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 45 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1527 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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-1521 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
6.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
228 $ Release price 216 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 1667
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2015
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Broadwell Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1521
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3327
3327
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3011
3011

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1521
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3163
3163
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2963
2963

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1521
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
912
912
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
821
821