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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 Name AMD FX-6120
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group AMD FX-6100/6200
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon E7 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
No Overclocking Yes
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
24 Threads 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
12x Cores 6x
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-8850 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6120 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 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.
1.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
24.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2012
2250 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2011 Socket AM3+
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 32 nm
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)