AMD Phenom II X4 975 vs Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5

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AMD Phenom II X4 975 or AMD Phenom II X4 975 – 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 Phenom II X4 975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 975, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD Phenom II X4 975 Name Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Xeon E3
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
4 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 is 3.6 GHz
The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 8
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X4 975 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2133
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 25 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
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Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM3 Socket LGA 1151
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2015
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45 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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-- Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Deneb (K10) Architecture Skylake S
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2