AMD Athlon II X3 420e vs Intel Xeon D-1627

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AMD Athlon II X3 420e or AMD Athlon II X3 420e – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X3 420e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 420e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1627 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1627, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X3 420e Name Intel Xeon D-1627
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Xeon D
1 Generation 3
AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) Group Intel Xeon D-1600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X3 420e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 420e is 2.6 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-1627 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1627 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
3 Threads 8
None None 3.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
3 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X3 420e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1627 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
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45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X3 420e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1627 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2010 Release date Q2/2019
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1.5 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Rana Architecture Hewitt Lake
45 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 216 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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