Intel Xeon W-2145 vs AMD Athlon II X3 425e

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Intel Xeon W-2145 or Intel Xeon W-2145 – 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 W-2145 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2145, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2145 Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
6 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2145 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2145 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
8x Cores 3x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 3
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 3
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2145 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 45 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2145 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 11.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2011
LGA 2066 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
11.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake W Architecture Rana
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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14 nm Technology 45 nm