Xeon w7-3565X vs Athlon 64 FX-72

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-72
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
1.13
Xeon w7-3565X
2024
32 cores / 64 threads, 335 Watt
48.25
+4170%

Xeon w7-3565X outperforms Athlon 64 FX-72 by a whopping 4170% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking240036
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.8513.62
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release dateNovember 2006 (18 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Performance-coresno data32
Threads264
Base clock speedno data2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB82.5 MB
Chip lithography90 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size235 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data79 °C
Number of transistors227 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFFCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt335 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TB
Max memory channelsno data8
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data112

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 FX-72 1.13
Xeon w7-3565X 48.25
+4170%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 64 FX-72 1794
Xeon w7-3565X 76649
+4173%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 48.25
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 2 64
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 335 Watt

Athlon 64 FX-72 has 168% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-3565X, on the other hand, has a 4169.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads.

The Xeon w7-3565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-72 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 FX-72 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-3565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 FX-72 and Xeon w7-3565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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