Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Platinum 8256 or AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS - 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 Platinum 8256 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum (89) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.25 GHz |
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 Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
-- | 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 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
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 780M |
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 Platinum 8256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
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 | 8.00 MB |
16.50 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 Platinum 8256 has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is 54 W. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 60 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a 16.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
7010 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
15,930 CB R23 MC @ 55 W |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
Unknown | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16 |