i5-11400T vs Xeon D-2166NT

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2166NT
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 85 Watt
9.54
+10.8%
Core i5-11400T
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
8.61

Xeon D-2166NT outperforms Core i5-11400T by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking798873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.6324.77
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Dno data
Power efficiency10.5823.18
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date7 February 2018 (6 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,005$182

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-11400T has 225% better value for money than Xeon D-2166NT.

Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache768 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data276 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA2518FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)85 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection-+
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2166NT and Core i5-11400T.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes3220

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon D-2166NT 9.54
+10.8%
i5-11400T 8.61

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon D-2166NT 15105
+10.8%
i5-11400T 13632

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.54 8.61
Recency 7 February 2018 16 March 2021
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Power consumption (TDP) 85 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon D-2166NT has a 10.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-11400T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 142.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon D-2166NT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11400T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-2166NT is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-11400T is a desktop one.


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