Xeon D-1848TER vs i7-3520M

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2017not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.87no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache4 MB (shared)15360 KB
Chip lithography22 nmno data
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCBGA2227
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt57 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data-
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB256 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data+

Pros & cons summary


Recency 3 June 2012 1 October 2023
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 57 Watt

i7-3520M has 62.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon D-1848TER, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, and 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core i7-3520M is a notebook processor while Xeon D-1848TER is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3520M and Xeon D-1848TER, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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