Intel Xeon D-1518 vs AMD EPYC 7773X

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon D-1518 or Intel Xeon D-1518 – 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 Intel Xeon D-1518 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1518, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7773X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7773X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1518 Name AMD EPYC 7773X
Intel Xeon D Family AMD EPYC
1 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1518 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1518 is 2.2 GHz
The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7773X is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
None None 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 128
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 64
4x Cores 64x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1518 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7773X 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 8
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 280 W watts.
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35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1518 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7773X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 768.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2022
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Broadwell Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1667 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
206 $ Release price 8800 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 768.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
90782
90782
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
4829
4829

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
45899
45899
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2596
2596

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
603
603