Intel Xeon D-2123IT vs AMD Athlon II X4 620

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Intel Xeon D-2123IT or Intel Xeon D-2123IT – 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-2123IT features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2123IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 620, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-2123IT Name AMD Athlon II X4 620
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2123IT is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 620 is 2.6 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 95 W watts.
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2123IT 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 X4 620 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2009
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8.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 2518 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake Architecture Propus