Intel Xeon D-1528 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon D-1528 or Intel Xeon D-1528 – 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 Intel Xeon D-1528 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-1528, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 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 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1528 Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen 5
1 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1528 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1528 is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
12 Threads 12
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1528 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 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 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1528 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1667 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
342 $ Release price 210 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12277
12277
Intel Xeon D-1528
6C 12T @ 1.9 GHz
6399
6399

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5129
5129
Intel Xeon D-1528
6C 12T @ 1.9 GHz
3066
3066

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4970
4970
Intel Xeon D-1528
6C 12T @ 1.9 GHz
3768
3768

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1095
1095
Intel Xeon D-1528
6C 12T @ 1.9 GHz
805
805

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
894
894
Intel Xeon D-1528
6C 12T @ 1.9 GHz
678
678