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AMD EPYC 7281 or AMD EPYC 7281 – 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 7281 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 AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7281, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6348H features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6348H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. |
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| AMD EPYC 7001 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 |
| 1 | Generation | 3 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC 7281 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6348H |
| AMD EPYC | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 7281 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7281 is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6348H has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6348H is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz. |
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| 32 | Threads | 48 |
| 16x | Cores | 24x |
| 16 | CPU Cores | 24 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.2 GHz |
| 2.2 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7281 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6348H 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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| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
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Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.1 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 |
| DDR4-2666 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.1 TB |
| 8 | Memory channels | 6 |
| 170.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 170 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 165 W watts. |
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| 170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
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Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 7281 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 Gold 6348H is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache. |
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| Q3/2017 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| 14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
| 625 $ | Release price | -- |
| Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Cooper Lake |
| 32.0 MB | L3-Cache | 33.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
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| SP3 | Socket | LGA 4189 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |