Intel Core i7-2960XM | Intel Xeon D-2123IT | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2960XM or Intel Xeon D-2123IT - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2960XM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2960XM was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Xeon D-2123IT has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-2123IT was released in Q1/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon D (79) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | Intel Xeon D-2100 (13) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Skylake |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2960XM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2960XM is 2.70 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the Intel Xeon D-2123IT has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2123IT is at 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2123IT |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-2960XM or Intel Xeon D-2123IT has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2960XM can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The Intel Xeon D-2123IT supports up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2123IT |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 512 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 31.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2960XM is 55 W, while the Intel Xeon D-2123IT has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2123IT |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2960XM is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon D-2123IT is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2123IT |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
PGA 988 | Socket | BGA 2518 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
570 $ | Release price | 228 $ |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2123IT
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Intel Xeon D-2123IT |
Unknown | Unknown |