Intel Xeon D-2796TE
Expert rating7.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 2579
- Core/Thread Count:
- 20C/40T
- TDP:
- 110W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon D
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon D-2796TE Review
Intel Xeon D-2796TE 20-core 40-thread server processor, 2.0GHz base / 3.6GHz boost, 110W TDP, BGA 2579 socket
The Intel Xeon D-2796TE is a compact server-on-chip processor built for edge, network, and storage appliances where rack space and power budget are tight. It pairs 20 cores and 40 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.6GHz and None graphics, all within a 110W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 20 cores and 40 threads, the Intel Xeon D-2796TE runs a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.6GHz, backed by 36MB of L3 cache and None graphics.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon D-2796TE uses the BGA 2579 platform in a 110W envelope, positioned as a compact server-on-chip processor built for edge, network, and storage appliances where rack space and power budget are tight.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon D lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon D-2796TE sits at the 20-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Xeon D competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Specifications
Identity
| Model Number | D-2796TE |
|---|---|
| Codename | Ice Lake-D |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Embedded |
|---|---|
| Socket | BGA |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 20 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 20 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 40 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 118 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 2933 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1024 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 32 |
Commercial
| Launch MSRP | 2353 USD |
|---|---|
| Retail Availability | Tray OEM |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 118 W |
| iGPU | None |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 126 |
Cores 20 · Tested in ThinkSystem SE350 V2 (2.00 GHz. Intel Xeon D-2796TE) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Jul-2023
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 131 |
Cores 20 · Tested in ThinkSystem SE350 V2 (2.00 GHz. Intel Xeon D-2796TE) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Jul-2023
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.9 / 10
The Intel Xeon D-2796TE packs server-grade reliability into a low-power SoC, well suited to edge and appliance deployments.
Best for
- Edge servers
- Network appliances
- Storage systems
Not for
- Desktop workstations
- Gaming builds
- General-purpose laptops
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon D-2796TE?
The Intel Xeon D-2796TE is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 20, Threads 40, Base Clock 2.0 GHz, Boost Clock 3.6 GHz, L3 Cache 36.
Will the Intel Xeon D-2796TE work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon D-2796TE lists Socket is BGA 2579. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon D-2796TE best suited to?
It suits edge servers, network appliances, storage systems.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon D-2796TE?
It is a poor fit for desktop workstations, gaming builds, general-purpose laptops.