AMD EPYC 7251 vs Intel Xeon D-1571

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AMD EPYC 7251 or AMD EPYC 7251 – 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 7251 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7251, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1571, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon D
1 Generation 1
AMD EPYC 7001 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7251 Name Intel Xeon D-1571
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1571 is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
16 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
8 CPU Cores 16
8x Cores 16x
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7251 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 does not have integrated graphics.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
8 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 45 W watts.
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120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7251 is manufactured using a 14 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 D-1571 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Naples (Zen) Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
450 $ Release price 1248 $
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 24.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SP3 Socket BGA 1667
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14 nm Technology 14 nm
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes