AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X – 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 Ryzen 3 2300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N features 36 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 36x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 36
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 72
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 6.0 TB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 225 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured using a 12 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 Platinum 8351N is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 54.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 3027 $
12 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2021
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 54.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Ice Lake
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 4189
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes