Intel Xeon D-2796NT vs MediaTek Kompanio 1200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon D-2796NT or Intel Xeon D-2796NT – 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-2796NT features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2796NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Mediatek Kompanio series.
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group MediaTek Kompanio 900/1200/1300
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D Family Mediatek Kompanio
Intel Xeon D-2796NT Name MediaTek Kompanio 1200
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
40 Threads 8
None None 4x Cortex-A78
20 CPU Cores 8
2.0 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
20x Sunny Cove Cores None
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A55
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 1200 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Release date Q2/2020
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- Execution units 5
-- Shaders 80
-- GPU frequency 0.01 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.01 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR4X-2133
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 --
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT is manufactured using a 10 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 MediaTek Kompanio 1200 is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Part Number MT8195
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Ice Lake Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
BGA 2579 Socket
2165 $ Release price --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
30.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)