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Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L or Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L – 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 8260L features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 8260L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The AMD Z-60 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series. To use the AMD Z-60, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | AMD C |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L | Name | AMD Z-60 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 | Group | AMD C |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD Z-60 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Z-60 is 1.0 GHz |
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3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
24 | CPU Cores | 2 |
48 | Threads | 2 |
2.4 GHz | Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
No | Overclocking | No |
24x | Cores | 2x |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Z-60 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD Z-60 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders and 1 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | Max. displays | -- |
GPU name | AMD Radeon HD 6250 | |
-- | Shaders | 80 |
-- | Direct X | 11 |
-- | Release date | Q4/2010 |
-- | Generation | 3 |
-- | Execution units | 1 |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 1.0 GB |
-- | Technology | 40 nm |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.28 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
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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-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | VP8 | No |
-- | AVC | Decode |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
-- | h264 | Decode |
-- | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | AV1 | No |
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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Yes | AES-NI | No |
DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR3-1066 |
6 | Memory channels | 1 |
Yes | ECC | No |
pci | PCIe | pci |
140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
4.5 TB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
Thermal Management |
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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 4.5 W watts. |
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-- | Tjunction max | -- |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L 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 35.8 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD Z-60 is manufactured using a 40 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache. |
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LGA 3647 | Socket | BGA 413 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
8244 $ | Release price | -- |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q2/2011 |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Ontario (Bobcat) |
35.8 MB | L3-Cache | 1.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
-- | Part Number | -- |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
14 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |