Intel Xeon D-2796NT processor review

Xeon D-2796NT processor released by Intel; release date: Q1'22. At the time of release, the processor cost $2207. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Ice Lake microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 20, threads - 40. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.10 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L3 - 30 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4. Maximum memory size: 1 TB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA2579. Power consumption (TDP): 120 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Ice Lake
Launch date	Q1'22
Launch price (MSRP)	$2207
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	D-2796NT
Series	Intel Xeon D Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.00 GHz
L3 cache	30 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum frequency	3.10 GHz
Number of cores	20
Number of threads	40

Memory
Max memory channels	4
Maximum memory size	1 TB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4
Compatibility
Package Size	52.5 x 45mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA2579
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	120 Watt
Peripherals
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes	32
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	24
Number of USB ports	4
PCI Express revision	4.0
Scalability	1S Only
USB revision	3.0
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512
Integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	1
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)