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.
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
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

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.
8 CPU Cores 24
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
8x Cores 24x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
16 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

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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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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

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.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 3647
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2019
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Cascade Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
350 $ Release price 2000 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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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