Intel Xeon W-2155 vs AMD EPYC 74F3

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Intel Xeon W-2155 or Intel Xeon W-2155 – 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 W-2155 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2155, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 74F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2155 Name AMD EPYC 74F3
Intel Xeon W Family AMD EPYC
6 Generation 3
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2155 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 74F3 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
20 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 24
10x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2155 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 8
512.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 240 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2155 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 13.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Skylake W Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 2066 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1440 $ Release price 2900 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
13.8 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
60582
60582
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
20917
20917

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
27866
27866
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
11208
11208

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
16985
16985
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9108
9108

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1864
1864
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1452
1452

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1230
1230