AMD EPYC 7551 vs Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 7551 and Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Virtualization, Graphics, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 7551
- CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 28 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 4
- 56 more threads: 64 vs 8
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 12x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 16x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 56671 vs 7062
- 3.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 2956 vs 857
- 6.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 20125 vs 3271
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2017 vs June 2013 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 32 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 64 vs 8 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB vs 8192 KB (shared) |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 vs 1 |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 56671 vs 7062 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2956 vs 857 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 20125 vs 3271 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
- Around 27% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 2.3x lower typical power consumption: 80 Watt vs 180 Watt
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2155 vs 1742
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 Watt vs 180 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2155 vs 1742 |
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CPU 2: Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
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| Name | AMD EPYC 7551 | Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1742 | 2155 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 56671 | 7062 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2956 | 857 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 20125 | 3271 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD EPYC 7551 | Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Zen | Haswell |
| Family | AMD EPYC | |
| Launch date | June 2017 | June 2013 |
| Place in performance rating | 232 | 1762 |
| Price now | $3,813.99 | $384.40 |
| Series | AMD EPYC 7000 Series | Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v3 Family |
| Value for money (0-100) | 1.43 | 7.41 |
| Vertical segment | Server | Server |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $300 | |
| Processor Number | E3-1240 v3 | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Die size | 192 mm | 160 mm |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 32 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 64 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 4800 million | 1400 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 8 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 341 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Supported memory frequency | 2666 MHz | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V |
| ECC memory support | ||
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Socket Count | 1P/2P | |
| Sockets supported | TR4 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 180 Watt | 80 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | x128 | 3.0 |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Processor graphics | None | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
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