Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M vs AMD Phenom II X2 B53

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M or Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M – 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 8176M 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 8176M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B53, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M Name AMD Phenom II X2 B53
Intel Xeon Platinum Family AMD Phenom II
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M 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 Phenom II X2 B53 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is 2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
56 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
28 CPU Cores 2
28x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 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 1.5 TB 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
1.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176M 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 Phenom II X2 B53 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2009
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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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Skylake Architecture Callisto (K10)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
11700 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
39.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB