CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 – 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 Platinum 8156 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The AMD A4-5300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-5300, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
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Intel Xeon Platinum |
Family |
AMD A |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 |
Name |
AMD A4-5300 |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 |
Group |
AMD A4-5000 |
1 |
Generation |
4 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 is 3.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. The AMD A4-5300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5300 is 3.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
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4x |
Cores |
2x |
3.7 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz |
Frequency |
3.4 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
8 |
Threads |
2 |
3.7 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.6 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD A4-5300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-5300 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7480D, which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Release date |
Q2/2012 |
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Execution units |
2 |
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Direct X |
11 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
128 |
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GPU name |
AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
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GPU frequency |
0.72 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
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Generation |
4 |
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Technology |
32 nm |
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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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VP8 |
No |
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VP9 |
No |
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AVC |
Decode |
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h264 |
Decode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
-- |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB 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.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
768.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
0 bytes |
128.1 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
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DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1600 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
6 |
Memory channels |
2 |
Yes |
ECC |
No |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 65 W watts.
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105 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
65 W |
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Tjunction max |
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Technical details |
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 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 17.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD A4-5300 is manufactured using a 28 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q3/2017 |
Release date |
Q3/2012 |
LGA 3647 |
Socket |
FM2 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
17.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
1.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Skylake |
Architecture |
Kabini (Jaguar) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
7000 $ |
Release price |
38 $ |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
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14 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
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