CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 or Intel Xeon Gold 5218 – 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 5218 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 5218, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The AMD EPYC 72F3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 72F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
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Desktop / Server |
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Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218 |
Name |
AMD EPYC 72F3 |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
Group |
AMD EPYC 7003 |
2 |
Generation |
3 |
Intel Xeon Gold |
Family |
AMD EPYC |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD EPYC 72F3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 72F3 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
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No |
Overclocking |
No |
3.9 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.1 GHz |
32 |
Threads |
16 |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
16x |
Cores |
8x Zen 3 |
2.3 GHz |
Frequency |
3.7 GHz |
16 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
None |
None |
3.9 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD EPYC 72F3 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU frequency |
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Execution units |
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Release date |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Generation |
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Direct X |
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Technology |
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GPU name |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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AV1 |
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VP9 |
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VC-1 |
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VP8 |
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h264 |
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JPEG |
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AVC |
-- |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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1.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
4.0 TB |
DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
128.1 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
204.8 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
6 |
Memory channels |
8 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 180 W watts.
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125 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
180 W |
None |
TDP down |
165 W |
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Tjunction max |
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None |
TDP up |
200 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 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 22.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD EPYC 72F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
22.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
256.0 MB |
Q2/2019 |
Release date |
Q1/2021 |
1275 $ |
Release price |
2468 $ |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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LGA 3647 |
Socket |
SP3 |
Cascade Lake |
Architecture |
Milan (Zen 3) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
14 nm |
Technology |
7 nm |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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