Intel Xeon D-2796TE processor review

Intel Xeon D-2796TE

Xeon D-2796TE processor released by Intel; release date: Q1'22. At the time of release, the processor cost $2184. 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): 118 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4762
2172
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
154658
26342
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 2172
PassMark - CPU mark 26342

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Ice Lake
Launch date Q1'22
Launch price (MSRP) $2184
Place in performance rating 740
Processor Number D-2796TE
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) 118 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)