Intel Core i7-11390H vs Intel Xeon D-1567 Comparison

The Intel Xeon D-1567 and the Intel Core i7-11390H occupy different corners of the processor market: one is a 12-core server/workstation part built on Broadwell, the other a 4-core mobile chip from Tiger Lake. The recorded benchmark data, however, tells a clear story. Across every Cinebench test in the database, the Xeon D-1567 finishes ahead, with margins between 16.4% and 17.2%. The Core i7-11390H counters with a higher boost clock, integrated graphics, and a smaller process node, but those advantages do not translate into wins in the measured workloads. This analysis walks through the architecture, the head-to-head results, and the practical implications of each chip's strengths.

The Verdict

For anyone choosing strictly on the basis of the recorded Cinebench scores, the Intel Xeon D-1567 is the stronger processor. It wins all six head-to-head tests, including both multi-core and single-core variants of Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. The margins are consistent: 16.5% in R15 multi-core, 17.2% in R15 single-core, 16.5% in R20 multi-core, 16.4% in R20 single-core, 16.5% in R23 multi-core, and 16.6% in R23 single-core. The Xeon also holds a slightly higher overall percentile rank (51st vs. 50th) and a higher average benchmark score (2770 vs. 2715). The Core i7-11390H, despite its 5.00 GHz boost clock and 10 nm process, cannot match the Xeon in any of these tests. The i7 does offer features the Xeon lacks, such as integrated Iris XE graphics and a higher memory bandwidth figure, but for raw CPU compute as measured by Cinebench, the Xeon D-1567 is the clear pick. The i7-11390H is better suited to mobile systems where its lower TDP and integrated GPU matter, but the data shows no performance advantage in the recorded benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge at nearly every architectural level. The Xeon D-1567 uses Intel's Broadwell architecture on a 14 nm process, while the Core i7-11390H is built on Tiger Lake at 10 nm. The Xeon packs 12 cores and 24 threads, compared to the i7's 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: the Xeon runs at 2.10 GHz, the i7 at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks are even further apart, with the i7 reaching 5.00 GHz versus the Xeon's 2.70 GHz. The Xeon has a 65 W TDP, the i7 a 28 W TDP. Sockets are different as well: the Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667, the i7 uses Intel BGA 1449.

Cache layouts are not directly comparable. The Xeon provides 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, plus 1.5 MB of L3 per core. The i7 has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 12 MB L3. The Xeon's total L3 would be 18 MB (12 cores times 1.5 MB), but the database records it per core. The i7's L3 is explicitly shared. Memory support also differs: the Xeon accepts both DDR3 and DDR4, while the i7 only supports DDR4. Both are dual-channel, but the i7 lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Xeon has no recorded figure. ECC memory is supported on the Xeon but not on the i7. PCIe connectivity differs: the Xeon offers Gen 3 with 24 lanes, the i7 Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The i7 includes integrated Iris XE graphics with 96 execution units; the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The Xeon is a server/workstation part, the i7 is a mobile part. The Xeon was released in 2016, the i7 in 2021. The Xeon's die size is 246 mm², the i7's is 146.1 mm². The Xeon has 3,200 million transistors; the i7's transistor count is not recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six head-to-head Cinebench tests, and the Xeon D-1567 wins every one. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 965 against the i7's 828, a 16.5% advantage. In R15 single-core, the Xeon scores 136 versus 116, a 17.2% lead. Moving to R20, the Xeon posts 4022 multi-core and 567 single-core, while the i7 manages 3451 and 487, respectively. The deltas are 16.5% and 16.4%. In R23, the Xeon reaches 9578 multi-core and 1352 single-core, against the i7's 8218 and 1160, for margins of 16.5% and 16.6%. These are not isolated wins; the Xeon is consistently about one-sixth faster across all Cinebench versions and both core-count scenarios. The i7 does have Geekbench scores in the database (5478 multi-core, 1985 single-core), but the Xeon has no Geekbench results, so no direct comparison is possible. The recorded data therefore shows a uniform Cinebench sweep for the Xeon.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1567 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-11390H has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Core i7-11390H have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Iris XE graphics with 96 execution units. The Xeon D-1567 has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The Xeon D-1567 supports ECC memory; the Core i7-11390H does not.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Core i7-11390H boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Xeon D-1567 boosts to 2.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Core i7-11390H lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon D-1567 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Xeon D-1567 has an average benchmark score of 2770, and the Core i7-11390H has 2715. The Xeon also sits at the 51st percentile of all CPUs, the i7 at the 50th.

Where Each One Wins

The Xeon D-1567 wins every recorded Cinebench test, making it the better choice for workloads that rely on multi-threaded or single-threaded CPU rendering, as measured by Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a substantial advantage in multi-core tasks, and even in single-core tests it leads by 16% to 17%, despite a lower boost clock. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, which is important for server and workstation reliability. Its higher TDP (65 W vs. 28 W) reflects a design aimed at sustained compute rather than battery efficiency.

The Core i7-11390H, while losing all Cinebench comparisons, offers features that the Xeon lacks. It has integrated Iris XE graphics, making it suitable for systems that do not require a discrete GPU. Its 10 nm process and 28 W TDP point to a mobile-focused design, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock is the highest in this comparison. The i7 also supports PCIe Gen 4, whereas the Xeon uses Gen 3, and it lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. For a laptop or a compact mobile workstation where integrated graphics and lower power draw are priorities, the i7 is the appropriate choice. The data, however, shows no Cinebench scenario where the i7 outperforms the Xeon.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, based on the database records:

• Cores: 12 (Xeon) vs. 4 (i7)
• Threads: 24 vs. 8
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz vs. 2.90 GHz
• Boost clock: 2.70 GHz vs. 5.00 GHz
• TDP: 65 W vs. 28 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1667 vs. Intel BGA 1449
• Architecture: Broadwell vs. Tiger Lake
• Process node: 14 nm vs. 10 nm
• Die size: 246 mm² vs. 146.1 mm²
• Transistors: 3,200 million vs. not recorded
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB vs. 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: 256 KB vs. 1.25 MB
• L3 cache: 1.5 MB per core vs. 12 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 vs. DDR4 only
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded vs. 51.2 GB/s
• ECC memory: true vs. false
• PCIe: Gen 3, 24 lanes vs. Gen 4, 20 lanes
• Integrated graphics: none vs. Iris XE 96EU
• Market segment: Server/Workstation vs. Mobile
• Release date: 2016-02-23 vs. 2021-06-20
• Launch MSRP: 1199 vs. $426
• Part number: SR2M3 vs. SRKSL

Both processors are manufactured by Intel, use dual-channel memory, are not multiplier-unlocked, and are listed as active in production. The Xeon D-1567's launch MSRP of 1199 and the Core i7-11390H's launch MSRP of $426 are recorded once here for reference.