AMD EPYC 7552 vs Intel Xeon W-1290T

Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Xeon W-1290T processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD EPYC 7552

Intel Xeon W-1290T

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 7552

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
38 more cores, run more applications at once: 48 vs 10
76 more threads: 96 vs 20
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
7.2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
9.6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
9.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
3.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 72235 vs 18409

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	48 vs 10
Number of threads	96 vs 20
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L1 cache	4.5 MB vs 640 KB
L2 cache	24 MB vs 2.5 MB
L3 cache	192 MB vs 20 MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	72235 vs 18409

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-1290T

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
Around 40% higher clock speed: 4.70 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
5.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 200 Watt
Around 95% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2974 vs 1527

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	13 May 2020 vs 7 Aug 2019
Maximum frequency	4.70 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 200 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2974 vs 1527

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD EPYC 7552
CPU 2: Intel Xeon W-1290T

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1527

2974

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

72235

18409

Name	AMD EPYC 7552	Intel Xeon W-1290T
PassMark - Single thread mark	1527	2974
PassMark - CPU mark	72235	18409

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD EPYC 7552	Intel Xeon W-1290T
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2	Comet Lake
Launch date	7 Aug 2019	13 May 2020
Place in performance rating	632	618
Launch price (MSRP)		$494
Processor Number		W-1290T
Series		Intel Xeon W Processor
Status		Launched
Vertical segment		Workstation
Performance
Base frequency	2.2 GHz	1.90 GHz
Die size	74 mm²
L1 cache	4.5 MB	640 KB
L2 cache	24 MB	2.5 MB
L3 cache	192 MB	20 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	14 nm
Maximum frequency	3.35 GHz	4.70 GHz
Number of cores	48	10
Number of threads	96	20
Transistor count	3800 million
Unlocked
64 bit support
Bus Speed		8 GT/s
Maximum core temperature		100°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8	2
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Maximum memory bandwidth		45.8 GB/s
Maximum memory size		128 GB
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	SP3	FCLGA1200
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	200 Watt	35 Watt
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution		PCG 2015B
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	4.0	3.0
Max number of PCIe lanes		16
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability		1S Only
Graphics
Device ID		0x9BC6
Graphics base frequency		350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.20 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory		64 GB
Processor graphics		Intel UHD Graphics P630
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported		3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort		4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP		4096x2304@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX		12
OpenGL		4.5
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions		Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)