AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs Intel Xeon Gold 6126F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X – 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 1800X 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 1800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6126F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
1 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Name Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6126F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 12
8x Cores 12x
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 24
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
2 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 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 135 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 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 6126F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
450 $ Release price 1930 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 3647
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Skylake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
37493
37493
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
30932
30932

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4356
4356
Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
4139
4139

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
1996
1996
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1617
1617

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
21.9
21.9
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18.0
18.0