Intel Xeon D-2166NT vs Intel Core i7-920

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Intel Xeon D-2166NT or Intel Xeon D-2166NT – 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-2166NT features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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-2166NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i7-920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-920, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2166NT Name Intel Core i7-920
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2166NT has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2166NT is 2.0 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 i7-920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-920 is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.93 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
24 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 4
12x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2166NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-920 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 3
512.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 85 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 130 W watts.
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85 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2166NT 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 i7-920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2008
-- Part Number BX80601920
16.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake Architecture Bloomfield
14 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 2518 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1075 $ Release price 305 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB