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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 – 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 8256 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The AMD EPYC 7713P features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7713P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. |
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| Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 | Group | AMD EPYC 7003 |
| 2 | Generation | 3 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Name | AMD EPYC 7713P |
| Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | AMD EPYC |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 3.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The AMD EPYC 7713P has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7713P is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.68 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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| 8 | Threads | 128 |
| 4x | Cores | 64x Zen 3 |
| 4 | CPU Cores | 64 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.68 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7713P does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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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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| -- | VC-1 | -- |
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| -- | AV1 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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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| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-3200 |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 1.0 TB | Max. Memory | 4.0 TB |
| 6 | Memory channels | 8 |
| 140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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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 225 W watts. |
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| None | TDP up | 240 W |
| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 225 W |
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Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 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 16.5 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD EPYC 7713P is manufactured using a 7 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache. |
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| Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
| 14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
| 7010 $ | Release price | 5010 $ |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Milan (Zen 3) |
| 16.5 MB | L3-Cache | 256.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
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| LGA 3647 | Socket | SP3 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |