Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3251

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL or Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL – 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 8380HL features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
3 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Platinum Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
56 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28x Cores 8x
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
28 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 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 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
6 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 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 55 W watts.
250 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL 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 AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
38.5 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2018
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LGA 4189 Socket SP4r2
Cooper Lake Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)