Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 vs AMD FX-6120
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Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 – 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 E7-8850 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series. To use the Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. The AMD FX-6120 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series. To use the AMD FX-6120, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket. |
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| Intel Xeon E7 | Family | AMD FX |
| 4 | Generation | 1 |
| Intel Xeon E7 v2 | Group | AMD FX-6100/6200 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 | Name | AMD FX-6120 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6120 is 3.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz. |
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| 24 | Threads | 6 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
| 12 | CPU Cores | 6 |
| 12x | Cores | 6x |
| 2.3 GHz | Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.1 GHz |
| None | None | 4.1 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6120 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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| -- | Shaders | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
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| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 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.
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| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR3-1866 |
| 1.5 TB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| 51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| 4 | Memory channels | 2 |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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. |
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| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD FX-6120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache. |
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| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Ivy Bridge EX | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 2250 $ | Release price | -- |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
| Q1/2014 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
| LGA 2011 | Socket | AM3+ |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| 24.0 MB | L3-Cache | 8.0 MB |
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
