AMD EPYC 7251 vs Intel Xeon D-1571

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AMD EPYC 7251 or AMD EPYC 7251 – 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 EPYC 7251 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7251, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1571, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
AMD EPYC 7251 Name Intel Xeon D-1571
1 Generation 1
AMD EPYC 7001 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1571 is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 16
16 Threads 32
8x Cores 16x
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7251 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
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120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7251 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1571 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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Naples (Zen) Architecture Broadwell
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
450 $ Release price 1248 $
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 24.0 MB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SP3 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux