Intel Xeon Gold 6238L vs AMD Phenom II X4 840T

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Intel Xeon Gold 6238L or Intel Xeon Gold 6238L – 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 6238L features 22 processor cores and has the capability to manage 44 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 6238L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 840T, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
2 Generation 4
Intel Xeon Gold 6238L Name AMD Phenom II X4 840T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L has 22 CPU cores and can calculate 44 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238L is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 840T is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
None None 3.2 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
22 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
22x Cores 4x
44 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
4.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
6 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L 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 30.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2010
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
30.2 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 3647 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Cascade Lake Architecture Deneb (K10)