Intel Xeon D-1523N vs AMD Athlon 200GE

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Intel Xeon D-1523N or Intel Xeon D-1523N – 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-1523N 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-1523N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD Athlon 200GE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon 200GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Athlon
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group AMD Athlon 200
1 Generation 5
Intel Xeon D-1523N Name AMD Athlon 200GE
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1523N has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1523N is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The AMD Athlon 200GE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon 200GE is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1523N does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon 200GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon 200GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 3
-- Generation 8
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
-- Direct X 12
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 35 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1523N 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 Athlon 200GE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
274 $ Release price 55 $
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1667 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Broadwell Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen+)