AMD EPYC 7F32 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280

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AMD EPYC 7F32 or AMD EPYC 7F32 – 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 7F32 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7F32, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
2 Generation 2
AMD EPYC 7F32 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7002 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7F32 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F32 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
16 Threads 56
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
8x Cores 28x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7F32 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
8 Memory channels 6
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 205 W watts.
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180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7F32 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 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
2100 $ Release price 10009 $
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
128.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SP3 Socket LGA 3647
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Cascade Lake
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2019
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux