Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 vs AMD FX-8150

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Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8150
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 AMD FX-8150

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 and the AMD FX-8150 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 12 core processor released in Q1/2014 with the AMD FX-8150 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
Intel Xeon E7 (20) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
4 Generation 2
Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8150 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Characteristic AMD FX-8150
12 Cores 8
24 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.60 GHz Frequency 3.60 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.20 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Characteristic AMD FX-8150
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 1536 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2, while the AMD FX-8150 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Characteristic AMD FX-8150
DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1866
1536 GB Max. Memory
4 (Quad Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
30.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8150 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Characteristic AMD FX-8150
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 has 30.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8150 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Characteristic AMD FX-8150
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 2011 Socket AM3+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2011
2800 $ Release price 140 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
512 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
2431 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
7720 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
1287 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon E7-4860 v2 AMD FX-8150
Unknown Unknown

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