Intel Xeon D-1523N vs AMD EPYC 74F3

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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 EPYC 74F3 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 74F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1523N Name AMD EPYC 74F3
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-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 EPYC 74F3 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 74F3 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 48
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 24
4x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1523N does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 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.
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
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 240 W watts.
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45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

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 EPYC 74F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2021
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
274 $ Release price 2900 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 256.0 MB