AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 vs Intel Xeon W-3265

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 or AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 – 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 Embedded 3101 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3265 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3265, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 Name Intel Xeon W-3265
AMD EPYC Family Intel Xeon W
1 Generation 7
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-3265 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3265 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 48
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 24
4x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3265 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 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.
2 Memory channels 6
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
42.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 205 W watts.
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35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3265 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2019
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2.0 MB 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
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Cascade Lake W
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SP4r2 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 3320 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 33.0 MB