Intel Xeon E5-2609 vs AMD Opteron 6366 HE
CPU Comparison Result
Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Xeon E5-2609 and AMD Opteron 6366 HE processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.
Advantages
- Larger L3 Cache: 10MB shared (10MB shared vs 8MB per die)
- More Total Cores: 16 (4 vs 16)
- Newer Launch Date: November 2012 (March 2012 vs November 2012)
Basic
Intel
Label Name
AMD
March 2012
Launch Date
November 2012
Server
Platform
Server
Xeon E5-2609
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Opteron 6366 HE
Sandy Bridge-EP
Code Name
Abu Dhabi
Intel
Foundry
-
Xeon E5 (Sandy Bridge-EP)
Generation
Opteron (Abu Dhabi)
CPU Specifications
4
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
16
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
2.4 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
1.8 GHz
-
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.1 GHz
64K per core
L1 Cache
768K
256K per core
L2 Cache
16MB
10MB shared
L3 Cache
8MB per die
100MHz
Bus Frequency
200MHz
Intel Socket 2011
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket G34
24.0
Multiplier
9.0
No
Unlocked Multiplier
No
32 nm
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
80 W
TDP
85 W
3
PCIe Version
?
PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
2
1.27 billions
Transistor Count
2.4 billions
Memory Specifications
DDR3
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
-
Yes
ECC Memory Support
No
GPU Specifications
N/A
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Xeon E5-2609
473
+7%
Opteron 6366 HE
444
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Xeon E5-2609
2443
Opteron 6366 HE
3469
+42%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Xeon E5-2609
1020
+2%
Opteron 6366 HE
1003
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Xeon E5-2609
5443
Opteron 6366 HE
5613
+3%