Intel Xeon D-1520

Intel Xeon D-1520
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon D-1520 was once a remarkable processor for specific applications. Based on the Broadwell architecture, it proved to be an advanced solution. It was manufactured using a 14-nanometer process. Its strength lay primarily in its high energy efficiency. This made it ideal for compact server solutions or network appliances.

We appreciated the integrated functionality of the system on a chip. It significantly reduced the space requirement. The processor offered solid reliability for continuous operation. This is crucial in professional environments. It supported PCIe 3.0 for fast data connections. The maximum memory bandwidth was 34 GB/s.

With 6 MB Level 2 Cache, it offered a good basis. Even today, the Intel Xeon D-1520 reliably performs its service in many systems. It is a proven component for niche applications.
  • High energy efficiency
  • Compact SoC design
  • High reliability
  • Suitable for continuous operation

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 670 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 598 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Pentium Gold G6405
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
890
Intel Pentium Gold G6500
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
890
Intel Xeon D-1520
4C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
869
Intel Xeon E5-2650L v4
14C / 28T · 2.50 GHz
867
AMD Athlon 300GE
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
866
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-4570S
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
3,113
Intel Core i5-4690S
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
3,089
Intel Xeon D-1520
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
3,088
Intel Core i5-6400
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
3,086
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C / 8T · 1.70 GHz
3,082
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E7-4890 v2
15C / 30T · 3.40 GHz
731
Intel Core i3-4170T
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
730
Intel Xeon D-1520
4C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
728
Intel Core i3-4360T
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
726
Intel Core i5-2450P
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
723
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon D-1527
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
2,963
Intel Core i5-6500
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
2,956
Intel Xeon D-1520
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
2,948
Intel Core i3-9100T
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
2,943
Intel Core i3-9100E
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
2,938

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon D (79)
CPU groupIntel Xeon D-1500 (22)
ArchitectureBroadwell
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketBGA 1667
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 2.20 GHz
L2-Cache6.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2133
34.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory128 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 32
PCIe Bandwidth31.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP45 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ4/2015
Release price216 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon D-1520
Intel Xeon D-1520
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