AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X – 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 1600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Xeon E3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
1 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Name Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 4x
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
12 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 72 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 72 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured using a 14 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 E3-1240 v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
245 $ Release price 195 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
21366
21366
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
16570
16570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5220
5220
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4582
4582

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5089
5089
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5023
5023

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4671
4671
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
4029
4029

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1463
1463
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1167
1167

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1126
1126
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
882
882