Intel Xeon D-2796TE vs AMD EPYC 7601

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Intel Xeon D-2796TE or Intel Xeon D-2796TE – 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-2796TE features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2796TE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7601 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7601, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2796TE Name AMD EPYC 7601
Intel Xeon D Family AMD EPYC
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group AMD EPYC 7001
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796TE is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7601 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7601 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
40 Threads 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
20 CPU Cores 32
20x Sunny Cove Cores 32x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7601 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 8
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 170.6 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 118 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 180 W watts.
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118 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured using a 10 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 7601 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2017
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30.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Ice Lake Architecture Naples (Zen)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2579 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2141 $ Release price 4000 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 64.0 MB