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-2145 Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e
6 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Athlon II
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

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
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8x Cores 3x
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 3
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI 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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
11.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Skylake W Architecture Rana
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2011
LGA 2066 Socket AM3
14 nm Technology 45 nm