AMD FX-4350 vs Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2

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AMD FX-4350 or AMD FX-4350 – 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 FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-4350 Name Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2
AMD FX-4300 Group Intel Xeon E7 v2
2 Generation 4
AMD FX Family Intel Xeon E7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 15
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
4x Cores 15x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 30
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.5 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E7-8880L v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 38.0 MB
AM3+ Socket LGA 2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
100 $ Release price 4200 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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32 nm Technology 22 nm