Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 vs AMD FX-9590

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 – 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 Platinum 8164 features 26 processor cores and has the capability to manage 52 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8164, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-9590 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-9590, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 Name AMD FX-9590
Intel Xeon Platinum Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group AMD FX-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 has 26 CPU cores and can calculate 52 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-9590 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-9590 is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
52 Threads 8
None None 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
26 CPU Cores 8
26x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 2
768.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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 220 W watts.
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150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8164 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 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-9590 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2013
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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, FMA3, FMA4
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Skylake Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6100 $ Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB