AMD FX-8100 vs Intel Xeon D-1529

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AMD FX-8100 or AMD FX-8100 – 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 FX-8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1529 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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-1529, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8100 Name Intel Xeon D-1529
AMD FX Family Intel Xeon D
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1529 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1529 is 1.3 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1529 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.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 20 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 20 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8100 is manufactured using a 32 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 D-1529 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2017
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0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Broadwell
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 285 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes