Intel Xeon W-3223 vs AMD A10-7860K

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3223 and AMD A10-7860K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Xeon W-3223

AMD A10-7860K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3223

4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
12 more threads: 16 vs 4
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1037 vs 516
5.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 8149 vs 1510
Around 64% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2450 vs 1493
5.2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 17141 vs 3271

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	8 vs 4
Number of threads	16 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 28 nm
L1 cache	512 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache	8 MB vs 4 MB
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1037 vs 516
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	8149 vs 1510
PassMark - Single thread mark	2450 vs 1493
PassMark - CPU mark	17141 vs 3271

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-7860K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 68°C
2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 160 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	71.30°C vs 68°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 160 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3223
CPU 2: AMD A10-7860K

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1037

516

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

8149

1510

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2450

1493

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

17141

3271

Name	Intel Xeon W-3223	AMD A10-7860K
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1037	516
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	8149	1510
PassMark - Single thread mark	2450	1493
PassMark - CPU mark	17141	3271
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)		5.11
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)		245.697
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)		1.362
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		27.192
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)		89.484
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)		1721
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)		1671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)		6023
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)		1721
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)		1671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)		6023

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3223	AMD A10-7860K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake
Launch date	3 Jun 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$749
Place in performance rating	1005	1007
Processor Number	W-3223
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor	AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Family		AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB		AD786KYBJABOX
OPN Tray		AD786KYBI44JC
Performance
Base frequency	3.50 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	512 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	16.5 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Maximum core temperature	68°C	71.30°C
Maximum frequency	4.00 GHz	4 GHz
Number of cores	8	4
Number of threads	16	4
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
Compute Cores		12
Number of GPU cores		8
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	6	2
Maximum memory size	1 TB
Supported memory frequency	2666 MHz	2133 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	FM2+
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	160 Watt	65 Watt
Configurable TDP		45 Watt/65 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64
PCI Express revision	3.0
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Run Sure Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2
Speed Shift technology
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
AMD Mantle API
DualGraphics
FreeSync
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
PowerTune
TrueAudio
Virtualization
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™)
Graphics
Enduro
Graphics max frequency		757 MHz
iGPU core count		512
Processor graphics		AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI
Graphics API support
DirectX		12
Vulkan