Intel Xeon Gold 6230N vs AMD FX-6200

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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N or Intel Xeon Gold 6230N – 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 Gold 6230N features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6230N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-6200 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N Name AMD FX-6200
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD FX
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD FX-6100/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6230N has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6230N is 2.3 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.
The AMD FX-6200 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6200 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
40 Threads 6
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
20 CPU Cores 6
20x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6230N does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6200 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 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6230N 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 27.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-6200 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2012
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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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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Cascade Lake Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2046 $ Release price 95 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
27.5 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB