AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs Intel Xeon Gold 6212U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X – 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 7 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6212U, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Name Intel Xeon Gold 6212U
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
1 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6212U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8x Cores 24x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
16 Threads 48
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6212U does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 165 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 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 Gold 6212U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2019
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Cascade Lake
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
350 $ Release price 2000 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon Gold 6212U
24C 48T @ 2.4 GHz
27489
27489
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15702
15702

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6212U
24C 48T @ 2.4 GHz
18344
18344
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6212U
24C 48T @ 2.4 GHz
1087
1087
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
899
899