Intel Xeon D-2796NT vs Intel Xeon D-1736

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon D-2796NT and Intel Xeon D-1736 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.

Intel Xeon D-2796NT

Intel Xeon D-1736

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon D-2796NT

12 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 8
24 more threads: 40 vs 16
2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
4x more maximum memory size: 1 TB vs 256 GB

Number of cores	20 vs 8
Number of threads	40 vs 16
L3 cache	30 MB vs 15 MB
Maximum memory size	1 TB vs 256 GB

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon D-1736

Around 10% higher clock speed: 3.40 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
2.2x lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 120 Watt

Maximum frequency	3.40 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt vs 120 Watt

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon D-2796NT	Intel Xeon D-1736
Essentials
Architecture codename	Ice Lake	Ice Lake
Launch date	Q1'22	Q1'22
Launch price (MSRP)	$2207	$667
Place in performance rating	not rated	not rated
Processor Number	D-2796NT	D-1736
Series	Intel Xeon D Processor	Intel Xeon D Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server	Server
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.00 GHz	2.30 GHz
L3 cache	30 MB	15 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum frequency	3.10 GHz	3.40 GHz
Number of cores	20	8
Number of threads	40	16
Memory
Max memory channels	4
Maximum memory size	1 TB	256 GB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4
Compatibility
Package Size	52.5 x 45mm	45mm x 45mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA2579	FCBGA2227
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	120 Watt	55 Watt
Peripherals
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes	32	16
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	24	24
Number of USB ports	4	4
PCI Express revision	4.0	4.0
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
USB revision	3.0	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	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	1
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)