Intel Xeon Gold 5512U vs AMD FX-8100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Xeon Gold 5512U CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8100
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U AMD FX-8100

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U and the AMD FX-8100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U 28 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD FX-8100 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
Intel Xeon Gold (163) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Xeon Gold 5500/6500 (14) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
5 Generation 2
Emerald Rapids Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U is a 28 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 56 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8100 clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Characteristic AMD FX-8100
28 Cores 8
56 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.10 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
3.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.70 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.70 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 Gold 5512U Characteristic AMD FX-8100
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

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 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 5512U, while the AMD FX-8100 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Characteristic AMD FX-8100
DDR5-4800 Memory DDR3-1866
4096 GB Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
307.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
52.50 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version --
80 PCIe lanes --
315.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U has a TDP of 185 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Characteristic AMD FX-8100
185 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5512U has 52.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8100 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Characteristic AMD FX-8100
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AMX, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 4677 Socket AM3+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2023 Release date Q4/2011
1230 $ Release price --
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Intel Xeon Gold 5512U
28C 56T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
161 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon Gold 5512U Intel Xeon Gold 5512U
28C 56T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
796 (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 Gold 5512U Intel Xeon Gold 5512U
28C 56T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
6159 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon Gold 5512U AMD FX-8100
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