AMD EPYC 7532 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8256

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AMD EPYC 7532 or AMD EPYC 7532 – 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 7532 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7532, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD EPYC 7002 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
2 Generation 2
AMD EPYC 7532 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7532 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7532 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
None None 3.9 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
32 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32x Cores 4x
64 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7532 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
8 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 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 105 W watts.
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7532 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 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2019
3600 $ Release price 7010 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
256.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
SP3 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Cascade Lake