Intel Xeon D-2146NT vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel Xeon D-2146NT or Intel Xeon D-2146NT – 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-2146NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2146NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 8000U
2 Generation 8
Intel Xeon D-2146NT Name Intel Core i7-8559U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2146NT is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
16 Threads 8
8x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 48
-- Generation 9.5
GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
-- Direct X 12
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

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 68.2 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.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
512.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 28 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT 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 i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
686 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 2518 Socket BGA 1528
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
11.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Skylake Architecture Coffee Lake U