Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8284

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M or Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M – 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 8280M features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8284, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8284
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 is 3.0 GHz
28x Cores 28x
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
28 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
56 Threads 56
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 240 W watts.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M 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 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2019
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
38.5 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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