Intel Xeon D-2123IT vs Intel Core i7-8650U

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Intel Xeon D-2123IT or Intel Xeon D-2123IT – 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-2123IT features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2123IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8650U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 8000U
2 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2123IT Name Intel Core i7-8650U
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2123IT is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8650U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8650U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 38.4 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
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
512.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 15 W watts.
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT 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 i7-8650U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
228 $ Release price 400 $
Skylake Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2518 Socket BGA 1356
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3564
3564
Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3482
3482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3249
3249
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3079
3079

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1373
1373
Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1028
1028