Intel Xeon Gold 5215L vs AMD FX-4200

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Intel Xeon Gold 5215L or Intel Xeon Gold 5215L – 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 5215L features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-4200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5215L Name AMD FX-4200
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD FX
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5215L is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-4200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4200 is 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
20 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
10 CPU Cores 4
10x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-4200 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 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 2
4.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 85 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 125 W watts.
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85 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215L 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 13.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4200 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2012
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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Cascade Lake Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
9119 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
13.8 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB