Intel Xeon Gold 5120T vs AMD FX-8140

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Intel Xeon Gold 5120T or Intel Xeon Gold 5120T – 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 Gold 5120T features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5120T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-8140 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8140, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD FX
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5120T Name AMD FX-8140
Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 Group AMD FX-8000
1 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5120T has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5120T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8140 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8140 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
14x Cores 8x
None None 4.1 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
14 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
28 Threads 8
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5120T does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8140 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 Gold 5120T 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8140 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2012
LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
19.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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14 nm Technology 32 nm