AMD EPYC 7251 vs Intel Xeon W-2195

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 W-2195 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2195, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7251 Name Intel Xeon W-2195
AMD EPYC 7001 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
1 Generation 6
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 W-2195 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2195 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
16 Threads 36
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 18x
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
8 CPU Cores 18
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7251 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2195 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
8 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 140 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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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 W-2195 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
450 $ Release price 2553 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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SP3 Socket LGA 2066
Naples (Zen) Architecture Skylake W
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
28467
28467
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
14936
14936

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14859
14859
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4634
4634

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1093
1093

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1202
1202
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
783
783

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
30.5
30.5
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
11.0
11.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2.1
2.1
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1.6
1.6