Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 vs AMD Phenom II X2 550

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Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 – 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 E3-1240L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 550, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 Name AMD Phenom II X2 550
Intel Xeon E3 Family AMD Phenom II
5 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X2 550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 550 is 3.1 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 2
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 550 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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 80 W watts.
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25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 is manufactured using a 14 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 AMD Phenom II X2 550 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2009
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Skylake S Architecture Callisto (K10)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB