CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD EPYC 7252 or AMD EPYC 7252 – 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 7252 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 7252, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series. To use the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
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Desktop / Server |
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Desktop / Server |
AMD EPYC 7252 |
Name |
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 |
AMD EPYC 7002 |
Group |
Intel Xeon E5 v4 |
2 |
Generation |
6 |
AMD EPYC |
Family |
Intel Xeon E5 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 7252 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7252 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 E5-1660 v4 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
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No |
Overclocking |
No |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.8 GHz |
16 |
Threads |
16 |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
8x |
Cores |
8x |
3.1 GHz |
Frequency |
3.2 GHz |
8 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 7252 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU frequency |
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Execution units |
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Release date |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Generation |
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Direct X |
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Technology |
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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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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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AV1 |
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VP9 |
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VC-1 |
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VP8 |
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h264 |
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JPEG |
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AVC |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Max. Memory |
1.5 TB |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2133, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2400 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
85.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
8 |
Memory channels |
4 |
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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 140 W watts.
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120 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
140 W |
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Tjunction max |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 7252 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 64.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon E5-1660 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
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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 |
64.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
20.0 MB |
Q3/2019 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
790 $ |
Release price |
1113 $ |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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SP3 |
Socket |
LGA 2011-3 |
Rome (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Broadwell E |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
7 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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