Intel Xeon D-1557 vs AMD Athlon II X3 425e

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Intel Xeon D-1557 or Intel Xeon D-1557 – 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-1557 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 D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1557, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Athlon II
1 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-1557 Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1557 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1557 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
12 CPU Cores 3
12x Cores 3x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
24 Threads 3
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1557 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e 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 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
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45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1557 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 X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 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 Q2/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1667 Socket AM3
Broadwell Architecture Rana
14 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!