Intel Xeon D-1559 vs Intel Core i7-9850H

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Intel Xeon D-1559 or Intel Xeon D-1559 – 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-1559 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1559, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9850H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9850H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 9000H
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 9
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-1559 Name Intel Core i7-9850H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1559 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1559 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9850H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9850H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
24 Threads 12
None None 3.2 GHz
12x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1559 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9850H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9850H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Direct X 12
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1559 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 Core i7-9850H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Broadwell Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 1440
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
777 $ Release price 395 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2019
18.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)