Side by side comparison and review of Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC 7H12. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Intel Xeon | AMD EPYC 7H12 | 
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| Product Type | Processor | Processor | 
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| PROCESSOR | Intel Xeon | AMD EPYC 7H12 | 
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| Type | Intel Xeon | AMD EPYC 7H12 | 
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| ARCHITECTURE | 
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| Processor Qty | 1 | 1 | 
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| Compatible Processor Socket | Socket 603 | Socket SP3 | 
| Thermal Design Power | - | 280 W | 
| PCI Express Revision | - | 4.0 | 
| PCI Express Lanes Qty | - | 128 | 
| Architecture Features | Streaming SIMD extensions 2 | AMD Infinity Architecture | 
| PERFORMANCE | 
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| Number of Cores | - | 64-core | 
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| Number of Threads | - | 128 threads | 
| Clock Speed (Frequency) | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz | 
| Max Turbo Speed | - | 3.3 GHz | 
| Bus Speed | 400 MHz | - | 
| CACHE MEMORY | 
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| Cache | - | 256 MB | 
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| Cache Memory Details | L2 - 256 KB L3 - Advanced Transfer Cache - 1 MB | L3 - 256 MB | 
| Installed Size | 1 MB | - | 
| Max Supported Size | 1 MB | - | 
| Type | Advanced Transfer Cache | - | 
| EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | Intel Xeon | AMD EPYC 7H12 | 
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| Compatible Slots | 1 x processor - Socket 603 | - | 
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Intel Xeon | AMD EPYC 7H12 | 
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| Included Accessories | Heat sink, cooler (fansink) | - | 
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - replacement - 3 years - carry-in | - |