Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs AMD EPYC 7713P

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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.
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

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.
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

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7713P 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.
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.
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

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.
None TDP up 240 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
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Technical details

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.
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
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket SP3
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