CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD EPYC 7232P or AMD EPYC 7232P – 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 EPYC 7232P features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7232P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6234 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 6234, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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AMD EPYC |
Family |
Intel Xeon Gold |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD EPYC 7002 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
2 |
Generation |
2 |
AMD EPYC 7232P |
Name |
Intel Xeon Gold 6234 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 7232P has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7232P is 3.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6234 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6234 is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
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Core architecture |
normal |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.7 GHz |
8 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.0 GHz |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
8x |
Cores |
8x |
3.1 GHz |
Frequency |
3.3 GHz |
16 |
Threads |
16 |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 7232P does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon Gold 6234 does not have integrated graphics.
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Direct X |
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Release date |
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Generation |
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Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Max. displays |
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Execution units |
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Shaders |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Technology |
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GPU frequency |
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GPU name |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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Hardware codec support |
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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VC-1 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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VP9 |
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AV1 |
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AVC |
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JPEG |
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VP8 |
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h264 |
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Memory & PCIe |
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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pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
8 |
Memory channels |
6 |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
85.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
140.7 GB/s |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 130 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
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120 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
130 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 7232P is manufactured using a 7 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6234 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
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790 $ |
Release price |
2216 $ |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
Q3/2019 |
Release date |
Q2/2019 |
Rome (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Cascade Lake |
SP3 |
Socket |
LGA 3647 |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
7 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
32.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
24.8 MB |
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