Intel Xeon D-2798NT vs Intel Xeon E-2486

Intel Xeon D-2798NT or Intel Xeon E-2486 - 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 Xeon D-2798NT has 20 cores with 40 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-2798NT was released in Q1/2022.

The Intel Xeon E-2486 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E-2486 was released in Q4/2023.

The Intel Xeon D-2798NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2798NT is 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz) while the Intel Xeon E-2486 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2486 is at 3.50 GHz (5.60 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Xeon D-2798NT or Intel Xeon E-2486 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.

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.

The Intel Xeon D-2798NT can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E-2486 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon D-2798NT is 125 W, while the Intel Xeon E-2486 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Xeon D-2798NT is manufactured in 10 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon E-2486 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 30.00 MB cache.