AMD GX-217GI vs Intel Xeon W-2245

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AMD GX-217GI or AMD GX-217GI – 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 GX-217GI features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-217GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD G Family Intel Xeon W
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 7
AMD GX-217GI Name Intel Xeon W-2245
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-217GI has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-217GI is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
2x Cores 8x
2 Threads 16
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-217GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-217GI uses the AMD Radeon R6E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 does not have integrated graphics.
4 Execution units --
0 Generation --
0 Direct X --
256 Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.76 GHz GPU frequency --
0 nm Technology --
2015 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon R6E GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No AVC --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No JPEG --
No VC-1 --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 155 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
15 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-217GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.5 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 667 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2019
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
GE217GAAY23KA Part Number --
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Cascade Lake W
28 nm Technology 14 nm
FP4 Socket LGA 2066
-- Chip design Monolithic