Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs AMD EPYC 9224

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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 or Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 – 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 E5-2687W v4 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 Name AMD EPYC 9224
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Group AMD EPYC 9004
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12x Cores 24x Zen 4
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
12 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 48
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 1.5 TB 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.5 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 12
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 160 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 200 W watts.
None TDP up 240 W
160 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2016 Release date Q4/2022
LGA 2011-3 Socket SP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 24.0 MB
30.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000939
Broadwell E Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price 1825 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 5 nm