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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. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6238L | Name | AMD Phenom II X4 840T |
| Intel Xeon Gold | Family | AMD Phenom II |
| 2 | Generation | 4 |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 | Group | AMD Phenom II - 800/900 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. |
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| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.2 GHz |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.1 GHz | Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 44 | Threads | 4 |
| None | None | 3.2 GHz |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| 22 | CPU Cores | 4 |
| 22x | Cores | 4x |
Internal Graphics |
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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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| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| 6 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 4.5 TB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | No |
| Yes | ECC | No |
| 140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
Thermal Management |
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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. |
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| -- | Tjunction max | -- |
| 140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
Technical details |
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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. |
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| Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2010 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 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 | SSE3, SSE4a |
| Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Deneb (K10) |
| 14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
| LGA 3647 | Socket | AM3 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| -- | Release price | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 30.2 MB | L3-Cache | 6.0 MB |