AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF vs Intel Xeon W-2191B

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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF – 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 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2191B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
2 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF Name Intel Xeon W-2191B
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2191B is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 18
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 18x
12 Threads 36
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 140 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
12 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2017
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Skylake W