Intel Xeon E-2254ML vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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Intel Xeon E-2254ML or Intel Xeon E-2254ML – 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 E-2254ML features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2254ML, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E-2254ML Name AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2254ML has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2254ML is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 8x
8 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2254ML has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2254ML uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
Q4/2017 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name
192 Shaders --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2254ML is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2019
322 $ Release price 330 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Coffee Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)