Intel Xeon D-1529 vs AMD Athlon II X2 280

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Intel Xeon D-1529 or Intel Xeon D-1529 – 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-1529 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1529, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 280, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Athlon II
1 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-1529 Name AMD Athlon II X2 280
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1529 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1529 is 1.3 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 280 is 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1529 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
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38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 20 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.
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20 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1529 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 Athlon II X2 280 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2013
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BGA 1667 Socket AM3
Broadwell Architecture Propus
14 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!