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Intel's Xeon 6700E "Sierra Forest" CPUs Redefine Server Performance with 144 Cores

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phoronix

Intel has launched its Xeon 6700E series processors, codenamed Sierra Forest, featuring 144-core server processors Xeon 6766E and Xeon 6780E. Benchmarks show these processors in both single and dual socket configurations, comparing them to previous Intel Xeon models and AMD EPYC competitors. The Xeon 6766E and 6780E offer significant performance improvements, with the 6780E being the flagship model. Despite some initial issues with PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage, the new processors show strong Linux and open-source support.

AMD EPYC 4004: A Game-Changer in Performance, Efficiency, and Value

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phoronix

AMD's new EPYC 4004 series processors, derived from the Ryzen 7000 series, are designed for entry-level servers and outperform Intel's Xeon E-2400 series in performance, efficiency, and value. The EPYC 4004 series supports dual-channel DDR5-5200 memory and offers enterprise-class features, making it a strong contender in the low-cost server market. Benchmarks show the EPYC 4004 series as more versatile and capable compared to Intel's current top-end Xeon E-2400 processors.