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AMD EPYC 7551P or AMD EPYC 7551P – 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 7551P features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7551P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon w5-3425 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon w5-3425, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC 7551P | Name | Intel Xeon w5-3425 |
| AMD EPYC | Family | Intel Xeon W |
| 1 | Generation | 12 |
| AMD EPYC 7001 | Group | Intel Xeon W-3400 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 7551P has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7551P is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon w5-3425 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-3425 is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz. |
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| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.6 GHz |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.0 GHz | Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 64 | Threads | 24 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 32 | CPU Cores | 12 |
| 32x | Cores | 12x |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7551P does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w5-3425 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 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 | 8 |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 4.0 TB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 170.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
| DDR4-2666 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
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 270 W watts. |
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| None | TDP up | 324 W |
| -- | Tjunction max | 103 °C |
| 180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 270 W |
Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 7551P 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 64.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon w5-3425 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. |
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| Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids-WS |
| 14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
| SP3 | Socket | LGA 4677 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server |
| 2750 $ | Release price | 1189 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 64.0 MB | L3-Cache | 30.0 MB |