AMD EPYC 7451 vs Intel Xeon 5120
Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 7451 and Intel Xeon 5120 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Virtualization, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 7451
- CPU is newer: launch date 11 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 22 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 2
- Around 72% higher clock speed: 3.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 65 nm
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.5x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1948 vs 770
- 34.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 51778 vs 1486
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | June 2017 vs June 2006 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 24 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 65 nm |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) vs 4096 KB |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1948 vs 770 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 51778 vs 1486 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon 5120
- 2.8x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 180 Watt
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 180 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD EPYC 7451
CPU 2: Intel Xeon 5120
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD EPYC 7451 | Intel Xeon 5120 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1948 | 770 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 51778 | 1486 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3655 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 25615 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD EPYC 7451 | Intel Xeon 5120 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen | Woodcrest |
Family | AMD EPYC | |
Launch date | June 2017 | June 2006 |
Place in performance rating | 514 | 451 |
Series | AMD EPYC 7000 Series | Legacy Intel® Xeon® Processors |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Launch price (MSRP) | $45 | |
Price now | $1,628.48 | |
Processor Number | 5120 | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 0.23 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.3 GHz | 1.86 GHz |
Die size | 192 mm | 143 mm2 |
L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 4096 KB |
L3 cache | 64 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 65 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 1.86 GHz |
Number of cores | 24 | 2 |
Number of threads | 48 | |
Transistor count | 4800 million | 291 million |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 1066 MHz FSB | |
Maximum core temperature | 65°C | |
VID voltage range | B2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 8 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 341 GB/s | |
Supported memory frequency | 2666 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR2 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
Socket Count | 1P/2P | |
Sockets supported | TR4 | LGA771 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 180 Watt | 65 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 0 W | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | x128 | |
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
FSB parity | ||
Idle States | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring |