Intel Xeon Gold 6246 vs AMD FX-8370

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Intel Xeon Gold 6246 or Intel Xeon Gold 6246 – 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 6246 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 6246, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-8370 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8370, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6246 Name AMD FX-8370
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD FX
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6246 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8370 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8370 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
24 Threads 8
None None 4.15 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 CPU Cores 8
12x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8370 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 1.0 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.
6 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8370 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2014
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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, FMA3, FMA4
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Cascade Lake Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
3286 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.8 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB