AMD Athlon II X4 651 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6240
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AMD Athlon II X4 651 or AMD Athlon II X4 651 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X4 651 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series. To use the AMD Athlon II X4 651, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6240, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| AMD Athlon II | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
| AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano) | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
| AMD Athlon II X4 651 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6240 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 651 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 651 is 3.0 GHz The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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| None | None | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 4 | CPU Cores | 18 |
| 4x | Cores | 18x |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 4 | Threads | 36 |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 651 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| 2 | Memory channels | 6 |
| 16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W watts. |
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| 100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
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Technical details |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache. |
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| Q4/2011 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| Llano | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| -- | Chip design | Monolithic |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 24.8 MB |
| SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| FM1 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| -- | Release price | 2448 $ |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| 4.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
