Intel Xeon w3-2423 vs AMD Phenom II X4 850

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Intel Xeon w3-2423 or Intel Xeon w3-2423 – 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 w3-2423 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w3-2423, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 850, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w3-2423 Name AMD Phenom II X4 850
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Phenom II
12 Generation 5
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group AMD Phenom II - 840/850
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w3-2423 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2423 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 850 is 3.3 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
12 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w3-2423 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 850 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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
140.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR5-4400 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
144 W TDP up None
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120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 850 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2011
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Propus
10 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 4677 Socket AM3
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
359 $ Release price --
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
15.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB