AMD EPYC 7502P vs Intel Xeon Gold 6240
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AMD EPYC 7502P or AMD EPYC 7502P – 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 7502P features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7502P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6240, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC 7502P | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6240 |
| AMD EPYC | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| AMD EPYC 7002 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 7502P has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7502P is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.35 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. |
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| 3.35 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.9 GHz |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.5 GHz | Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 64 | Threads | 36 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 32 | CPU Cores | 18 |
| 32x | Cores | 18x |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7502P does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 8 | Memory channels | 6 |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 150 W watts. |
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| 180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 7502P is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache. |
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| Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| 7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| SP3 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| 4250 $ | Release price | 2448 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 128.0 MB | L3-Cache | 24.8 MB |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
