Intel Xeon D-1571 vs Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Xeon D-1571 or Intel Xeon D-1571 – 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-1571 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-1571, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1571 Name Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 2000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1571 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1571 is 1.3 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 i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
16x Cores 4x
16 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.9 GHz
32 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1571 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Generation 6
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 38.4 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1571 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 i7-2700K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
24.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
1248 $ Release price 295 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1155
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2011
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Broadwell Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm