Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F vs AMD FX-8120

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F or Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F – 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 8176F features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 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 8176F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD FX-8120 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8120, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group AMD FX-8000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F Name AMD FX-8120
Intel Xeon Platinum Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8120 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8120 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
56 Threads 8
28x Cores 8x
28 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8120 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.
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DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
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6 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 173 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 95 W watts.
173 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176F 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 39.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2012
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
14 nm Technology 32 nm
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11800 $ Release price 115 $
Skylake Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
39.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket AM3+
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