AMD EPYC 7552 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4316
Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Xeon Silver 4316 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 7552
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 28 more cores, run more applications at once: 48 vs 20
- 56 more threads: 96 vs 40
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 3.6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 6.4x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 35% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 72235 vs 53687
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 48 vs 20 |
Number of threads | 96 vs 40 |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 10 nm |
L1 cache | 4.5 MB vs 1.25 MB |
L2 cache | 24 MB vs 20 MB |
L3 cache | 192 MB vs 30 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 72235 vs 53687 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Silver 4316
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Around 1% higher clock speed: 3.40 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
- Around 33% lower typical power consumption: 150 Watt vs 200 Watt
- Around 41% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2150 vs 1527
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 6 Apr 2021 vs 7 Aug 2019 |
Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz vs 3.35 GHz |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 Watt vs 200 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2150 vs 1527 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD EPYC 7552
CPU 2: Intel Xeon Silver 4316
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD EPYC 7552 | Intel Xeon Silver 4316 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1527 | 2150 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 72235 | 53687 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD EPYC 7552 | Intel Xeon Silver 4316 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen 2 | Ice Lake |
Launch date | 7 Aug 2019 | 6 Apr 2021 |
Place in performance rating | 510 | 486 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1002 - $1012 | |
Processor Number | 4316 | |
Series | 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Server | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.30 GHz |
Die size | 74 mm² | |
L1 cache | 4.5 MB | 1.25 MB |
L2 cache | 24 MB | 20 MB |
L3 cache | 192 MB | 30 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 10 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.35 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
Number of cores | 48 | 20 |
Number of threads | 96 | 40 |
Transistor count | 3800 million | |
Unlocked | ||
Maximum core temperature | 84°C | |
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links | 2 | |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 8 | 8 |
Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2667 |
Maximum memory size | 6 TB | |
Supported memory frequency | 2667 MHz | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 2 | |
Sockets supported | SP3 | FCLGA4189 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 200 Watt | 150 Watt |
Package Size | 77.5mm x 56.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 64 | |
Scalability | 2S | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Speed Shift technology | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |