Intel Xeon D-2142IT vs AMD FX-8320

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Intel Xeon D-2142IT or Intel Xeon D-2142IT – 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-2142IT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2142IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The AMD FX-8320 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2142IT Name AMD FX-8320
Intel Xeon D Family AMD FX
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2142IT is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8320 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8320 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
16 Threads 8
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.75 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8320 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 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
512.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 125 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT 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 FX-8320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2012
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11.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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Skylake Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 2518 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
468 $ Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB