Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 6256 or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 was released in Q1/2020. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO (28) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.30 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
12 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.30 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
33.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a TDP of 205 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is 54 W. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
76 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a 33.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS cache has a total of 22.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
3900 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
Unknown | Unknown |