Intel Core i5-10200H vs Intel Xeon D-1548 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon D-1548 across all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons. The Xeon D-1548 wins every single test, both multi-core and single-core, with margins that are remarkably consistent between 13.5% and 13.7%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Xeon scores 7713 against the Core i5-10200H's 6795, a 13.5% advantage that reflects the Xeon's broader thread count. The single-core results are nearly identical in proportional terms: the Xeon leads 1089 to 959 in R23 single-core, a 13.6% gap. That consistency is noteworthy because single-core performance is rarely dominated so uniformly by a server-oriented part.

Looking at Cinebench R20, the Xeon D-1548 posts 3239 multi-core points versus 2853 for the Core i5-10200H, a 13.5% edge, and 457 versus 402 in single-core, a 13.7% margin. The Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern: 777 versus 684 multi-core (13.6%) and 109 versus 96 single-core (13.5%). The percentage deltas cluster so tightly that the performance relationship between these two processors appears almost fixed across workloads, regardless of the rendering engine version or the core count involved.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Xeon D-1548 at 2231, while the Core i5-10200H sits at 2154. That is roughly a 3.6% difference in the aggregate. Both parts land in the 47th percentile of all CPUs tracked, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier despite the Xeon's consistent head-to-head victories. The nearest rivals for the Xeon include the Intel Xeon E5-4648 v3 at 2227 (0.2% behind), the Intel Xeon D-1715TER at 2238 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-8559U at 2225 (0.3% behind). The Core i5-10200H's nearest competitors include the Intel Core i7-5950HQ at 2158 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X at 2148 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i5-7640X at 2167 (0.6% ahead). These rival clusters confirm that neither processor is dramatically outside its expected performance neighborhood.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon D-1548 uses the Broadwell architecture, specifically the Broadwell-DE generation, built on Intel's 14 nm process. The Core i5-10200H uses Comet Lake, specifically Comet Lake-H, also on a 14 nm process and also from Intel. Both processors therefore share the same manufacturing node and the same foundry, but the microarchitectural lineage differs by several years. The Xeon D-1548 was released in late 2015, while the Core i5-10200H arrived in late 2020. That five-year gap shows up in the feature set and design priorities more than in raw clock speed.

The core and thread counts are the most obvious architectural divergence. The Xeon D-1548 offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-10200H offers 4 cores and 8 threads. The Xeon doubles the thread count, which directly explains its multi-core lead in every Cinebench test. The Core i5-10200H counters with higher clocks: 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost, compared to the Xeon's 2.00 GHz base and 2.60 GHz boost. The boost clock difference is particularly large, 4.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, yet the Xeon still wins single-core tests by roughly 13.5%. That outcome indicates the Broadwell core design, despite its age and lower frequency, delivers more instructions per clock in the rendering workloads captured by Cinebench.

Cache organization differs substantially. The Xeon D-1548 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 1.5 MB of L3 per core, which sums to 12 MB of L3 across 8 cores. The Core i5-10200H uses the same per-core L1 and L2 sizes but has 6 MB of shared L3 for all 4 cores. The Xeon's L3 is distributed per core rather than shared, a design choice suited to server workloads with many independent threads. The shared 6 MB pool on the Core i5 is smaller in total and must be divided among fewer cores, which is typical for a mobile H-series part.

Memory support is similar in breadth, with both chips accepting DDR3 and DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration. The Xeon D-1548 supports ECC memory, while the Core i5-10200H does not. The Core i5 has a documented memory bandwidth figure of 46.9 GB/s, while the Xeon's bandwidth is not recorded in the database. PCIe support also differs: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5 provides Gen 3 without a lane count specified. The Xeon has no integrated graphics, whereas the Core i5-10200H includes Intel UHD Graphics. The Xeon targets the server/workstation segment with a BGA 1667 socket, while the Core i5 is a mobile part on BGA 1440.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1548 wins every recorded multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 7713 versus 6795, a 13.5% advantage. In R20 multi-core, it leads 3239 to 2853, and in R15 multi-core, 777 to 684.

Q: Does the Core i5-10200H win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The recorded data shows zero wins for the Core i5-10200H across all six Cinebench tests. The Xeon D-1548 holds a 6 to 0 win record in the head-to-head results.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two chips?

A: The Core i5-10200H has a higher base clock at 2.40 GHz and a much higher boost clock at 4.10 GHz. The Xeon D-1548 runs at 2.00 GHz base and 2.60 GHz boost, yet still wins all single-core Cinebench tests by about 13.5%.

Q: Does the Xeon D-1548 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon D-1548 supports ECC memory. The Core i5-10200H does not support ECC memory, which reflects the Xeon's server/workstation positioning.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Xeon D-1548 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-10200H has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Xeon therefore offers twice as many threads.

Q: Do both processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on Intel's 14 nm process and manufactured by Intel. The Xeon uses the Broadwell architecture, while the Core i5 uses Comet Lake.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count: the Xeon D-1548 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-10200H has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ, with the Xeon at 2.00 GHz and the Core i5 at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks differ significantly: 2.60 GHz for the Xeon versus 4.10 GHz for the Core i5. Both are rated at 45 W TDP, so power envelopes are identical. Sockets differ: the Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667, the Core i5 uses Intel BGA 1440.

The architecture differs: Broadwell (Broadwell-DE) for the Xeon, Comet Lake (Comet Lake-H) for the Core i5. The process node is the same at 14 nm. The Xeon's die size is recorded as 246 mm² with 3,200 million transistors, while the Core i5 has no recorded die size or transistor count. Cache layouts differ: the Xeon has 1.5 MB of L3 per core, while the Core i5 has 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is the same in type (DDR3, DDR4) and bus width (dual-channel), but ECC support is exclusive to the Xeon. The Core i5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Xeon's bandwidth is not listed.

PCIe specifications differ: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5 lists only Gen 3 with no lane count. Integrated graphics are absent on the Xeon but present as Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5. Market segments differ: the Xeon is a server/workstation part, the Core i5 is a mobile part. Release dates differ by nearly five years, and the Xeon has a recorded launch MSRP of $555, while the Core i5 has no recorded launch price. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The database measurements are unambiguous: the Intel Xeon D-1548 outperforms the Intel Core i5-10200H in every recorded benchmark. The Xeon leads by 13.5% to 13.7% across all six Cinebench tests, including single-core, which is unexpected given the Core i5's much higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. The Xeon's 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded rendering, and its Broadwell architecture appears to deliver superior per-clock performance in these workloads despite being five years older.

The Core i5-10200H is not without merit. It matches the Xeon's 45 W TDP, offers integrated graphics, and includes a higher base clock and a dramatically higher boost clock. Its 47th percentile standing matches the Xeon exactly, and its average benchmark score of 2154 is only about 3.6% behind the Xeon's 2231. For workloads that favor the Core i5's newer Comet Lake platform, such as those relying on integrated graphics or higher burst frequencies, it could be the more practical choice. However, the recorded Cinebench data does not show any test where the Core i5 wins.

Who should pick which depends on priorities that the data can support. The Xeon D-1548 is the correct choice for multi-threaded rendering, server-style workloads, and ECC memory requirements. The Core i5-10200H is the correct choice for a mobile platform with integrated graphics and a higher boost clock, where the Xeon's server-oriented feature set is unnecessary. The Xeon wins on raw performance in every measured category; the Core i5 wins on platform flexibility and clock headroom.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1548 wins in all multi-core rendering tests. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers 7713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 3239 in R20 multi-core, and 777 in R15 multi-core. Each of those scores beats the Core i5-10200H by roughly 13.5%. The Xeon also wins every single-core test, with 1089 in R23 single-core, 457 in R20 single-core, and 109 in R15 single-core, all about 13.5% to 13.7% ahead. The Xeon additionally wins on ECC memory support, a larger L3 cache pool per core (1.5 MB per core versus 6 MB shared), and a higher transistor count of 3,200 million on a 246 mm² die. Its 24 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU exceed the unspecified lane count of the Core i5.

The Intel Core i5-10200H wins in areas not captured by the Cinebench head-to-head. It has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz and a substantially higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz, which may translate to better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks that are not represented in the recorded benchmarks. It includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely, making it suitable for systems without a discrete GPU. The Core i5 has a documented memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, a detail the database does not list for the Xeon. It also uses a newer architecture (Comet Lake-H) and was released in 2020 rather than 2015. For a mobile system where integrated graphics and clock speed matter more than peak multi-threaded rendering, the Core i5-10200H is the more appropriate part. For every benchmark in the database, however, the Xeon D-1548 is the winner.