AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Xeon D-1531

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 – 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 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1531, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
4 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Name Intel Xeon D-1531
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1531 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 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 51.2 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 128.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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 45 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2015
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1667
199 $ Release price 356 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Broadwell
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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