Intel Xeon W-2125 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2125 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X - 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 W-2125 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 512 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2125 was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake W | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon W-2225 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is at 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2125 can use up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 120 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2125 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.25 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
444 $ | Release price | 265 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2125 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
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