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AMD EPYC 7261 vs Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,005 | 2,646 |
| Multicore | 11,149 | 9,552 |
| Estimated price | $6,998.69 | $989.95 |
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 155 W | 79 W |
| Socket | SP3 | FCLGA1151 |
| First seen | Q3 2019 | Q1 2018 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD EPYC 7261 has a PassMark single-core score of 1,005, compared with 2,646 for Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz. Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD EPYC 7261 has a PassMark multicore score of 11,149, compared with 9,552 for Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz. AMD EPYC 7261 has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD EPYC 7261 lists SP3; Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz lists FCLGA1151. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD EPYC 7261 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon E3-1285 v6 @ 4.10GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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