Intel Xeon E-2124 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E-2124 and AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 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 Intel Xeon E-2124
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
- Around 39% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- Around 33% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2507 vs 1881
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | May 2018 vs 21 Feb 2018 |
Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz vs 3.1 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2507 vs 1881 |
Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- 12 more threads: 16 vs 4
- 3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 512 GB vs 128 GB
- Around 42% lower typical power consumption: 50 Watt vs 71 Watt
- 2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13912 vs 6935
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 16 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 768 KB vs 64K (per core) |
L2 cache | 4 MB vs 256K (per core) |
L3 cache | 16 MB vs 8 MB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 512 GB vs 128 GB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 Watt vs 71 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 13912 vs 6935 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon E-2124
CPU 2: AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Xeon E-2124 | AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2507 | 1881 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 6935 | 13912 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Xeon E-2124 | AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Zen |
Launch date | May 2018 | 21 Feb 2018 |
Place in performance rating | 872 | 1090 |
Processor Number | E-2124 | |
Series | Intel® Xeon® E Processor | |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Server | Server |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Die size | 126 mm | 192 mm |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 768 KB |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB |
L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 16 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 8 |
Number of threads | 4 | 16 |
Transistor count | 1400 million | 4800 million |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 39.74 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 512 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
ECC memory support | ||
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 71 Watt | 50 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 32 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 | x16, x8, x4, x2 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Integrated LAN | ||
Total number of SATA ports | 8 | |
USB revision | 3.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
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® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
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) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |