Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs AMD Ryzen 7 1800X

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Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 – 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 E3-1280 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
6 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 Name AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 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 E3-1280 v6 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- 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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- 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 38.4 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 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 72 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.
72 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6 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 1800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 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 Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Release price 450 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Kaby Lake S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
30932
30932
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
17423
17423

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6344
6344
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
4710
4710

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
4788
4788
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4356
4356

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1617
1617
Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
927
927

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v6
4C 8T @ 3.9 GHz
187
187
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
163
163