Xeon D-1539

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon D-1539

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon D-1539 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,865 Rank: 987
Rank Name Score Visual
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
+0%
984 Core i7-4870HQ 4,867
+0%
985 Core i7 975 4,866
+0%
986 Xeon Silver 4114 4,865
+0%
987 Xeon D-1539 4,865
988 Core i7-4760HQ 4,862
-0.1%
989 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,861
-0.1%
990 Core i3-4160 4,861
-0.1%
991 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,860
-0.1%
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon D-1539 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,142 Rank: 543
Rank Name Score Visual
539 Core i7-1165G7 5,157
+0.3%
540 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 5,154
+0.2%
541 Core i5-1235U 5,148
+0.1%
542 Xeon Silver 4208 5,142
+0%
543 Xeon D-1539 5,142
544 Core i5-10400F 5,141
+-0%
545 Ryzen 7 2800H 5,139
-0.1%
546 Core i7-9700T 5,136
-0.1%
547 Xeon W-2133 5,136
-0.1%
548 Xeon D-1528 5,136
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon D-1539 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,681 Rank: 1159
Rank Name Score Visual
1155 Core i5-3320M 4,688
+0.1%
1156 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,685
+0.1%
1157 Core i7 940 4,685
+0.1%
1158 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,684
+0.1%
1159 Xeon D-1539 4,681
1160 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,677
-0.1%
1161 Core i7-5500U 4,676
-0.1%
1162 Xeon D-1602 4,675
-0.1%
1163 Athlon X4 880K 4,675
-0.1%
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1539 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,743 Rank: 591
Rank Name Score Visual
587 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,746
+0.1%
588 Core i7-5775R 4,744
+0%
589 Core i7-3960X 4,744
+0%
590 Core i7-8559U 4,743
+0%
591 Xeon D-1539 4,743
592 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,742
+-0%
593 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,742
+-0%
594 Xeon E-2144G 4,742
+-0%
595 Xeon E-2134 4,741
+-0%
596 Xeon D-1537 4,738
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1539 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,710 Rank: 660
Rank Name Score Visual
656 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,714
+0.1%
657 Core i7-970 4,713
+0.1%
658 Xeon W3670 4,712
+0%
659 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,710
+0%
660 Xeon D-1539 4,710
661 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,710
+0%
662 Core i5-9400T 4,709
+-0%
663 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,709
+-0%
664 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,709
+-0%
665 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,708
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1539 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,761 Rank: 637
Rank Name Score Visual
633 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,764
+0.1%
634 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,763
+0%
635 Core i7-4860HQ 4,763
+0%
636 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,761
+0%
637 Xeon D-1539 4,761
638 Core i7-4770HQ 4,761
+0%
639 Core i5-7600K 4,760
+-0%
640 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,759
+-0%
641 Core i7-6700 4,759
+-0%
642 Core i7-4790K 4,758
-0.1%

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Xeon D-1539 Details

The Intel Xeon D-1539 is a specialized processor designed for embedded systems, part of Intel's Xeon D-1500 series that targets high-efficiency server and networking applications. Built on the Broadwell microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, it features an 8-core, 16-thread design with a base frequency of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.2 GHz. Despite being released several years ago, the Xeon D-1539 remains relevant in its niche due to its low TDP of 35 W, making it ideal for power-constrained environments such as edge computing and small form-factor servers.

This processor is packaged in a BGA-1667 format and uses the FCBGA-1667 socket, indicating it is soldered onto the motherboard rather than being user-replaceable. It supports DDR4-2133 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 131 GB and a peak bandwidth of 31.78 GiB/s. The chip includes a total of 12 MiB of L3 cache, 2 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.5 MiB of L1 cache, distributed as 0.25 MiB for both L1i and L1d. It also supports ECC memory and advanced virtualization features such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, enhancing its reliability in enterprise and embedded workloads.

The Xeon D-1539 integrates a GPU with a maximum frequency of 700 MHz, capable of driving up to four displays, and supports memory up to 128 GiB. While not a high-performance graphics solution, its integrated graphics are sufficient for basic display output and light multimedia tasks in embedded systems. The processor also supports a range of advanced instruction sets including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, which improve performance in encryption, data processing, and scientific computing.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon D-1539 achieves an overall score of 4865, placing it at #986 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4681 ranks it at #1159, while its multicore score of 5142 places it at #542. These results indicate that while the processor is not competitive with modern high-end desktop or server CPUs, it holds its own in embedded and low-power applications where efficiency and integrated features are prioritized over raw performance. Compared to its immediate predecessor, the Xeon D-1528, it offers a modest improvement in performance, though it trails behind newer embedded offerings like the Xeon D-1602.

As of March 2026, the Xeon D-1539 continues to serve as a reliable option in embedded and edge computing environments, particularly where low power consumption, ECC memory support, and integrated I/O are essential. Its balanced performance and efficiency make it suitable for applications such as network appliances, industrial automation, and thin clients. While it may not be a contender in high-performance computing, it remains a practical and cost-effective solution for specific industrial and server workloads.
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Intel Xeon D-1539

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon D-1539
Family: Xeon
Series: D-1500
Model Number: D-1539
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 6
Package: FCBGA-1667
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $486.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.78 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 24
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP TSX Flex Memory TBT 1.0 FMA
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