The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the brain of a computer. It performs the instructions of a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations specified by the instructions. CPUs handle general-purpose computing tasks and are critical to a computer's overall performance.

Key Features of a CPU

Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R

8 cores, 8 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.1 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.4 GHz

Cache Size: 11 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 85W

Socket Type: LGA 3647

Price: $500 (approx.)

Use Case: Entry-level server tasks, cloud computing, and small-scale data centers.

Intel Xeon Gold 6248

20 cores, 40 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.9 GHz

Cache Size: 27.5 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 150W

Socket Type: LGA 3647

Price: $2,200 (approx.)

Use Case: High-performance computing, cloud computing, and enterprise data centers.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280

28 cores, 56 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.7 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 4.0 GHz

Cache Size: 38.5 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 205W

Socket Type: LGA 3647

Price: $10,000 (approx.)

Use Case: Enterprise-level performance for large-scale workloads and data centers.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8380

40 cores, 80 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.3 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.4 GHz

Cache Size: 60 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 270W

Socket Type: LGA 4189

Price: $8,000 (approx.)

Use Case: High-performance applications in AI, deep learning, and big data analytics.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L

28 cores, 56 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.7 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 4.0 GHz

Cache Size: 38.5 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 205W

Socket Type: LGA 3647

Price: $10,000 (approx.)

Use Case: Enterprise-level performance for large-scale workloads and data centers.

Intel Xeon Gold 5220

16 cores, 32 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.2 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.9 GHz

Cache Size: 22 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 125W

Socket Type: LGA 3647

Price: $1,800 (approx.)

Use Case: Versatile CPU for high-end workstations and cloud computing.

Intel Xeon W-2295

18 cores, 36 threads

Base Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 4.6 GHz

Cache Size: 24.75 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 165W

Socket Type: LGA 2066

Price: $4,000 (approx.)

Use Case: High-performance computing for workstations and professional rendering.

AMD EPYC 7742

64 cores, 128 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.25 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.4 GHz

Cache Size: 256 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 225W

Socket Type: SP3

Price: $7,500 (approx.)

Use Case: Ideal for high-performance computing, data centers, and cloud infrastructures.

AMD EPYC 7502

32 cores, 64 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.35 GHz

Cache Size: 128 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 155W

Socket Type: SP3

Price: $2,000 (approx.)

Use Case: Suitable for enterprise workloads, databases, and high-performance computing tasks.

AMD EPYC 7302

16 cores, 32 threads

Base Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 3.3 GHz

Cache Size: 128 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 155W

Socket Type: SP3

Price: $1,200 (approx.)

Use Case: Mid-range performance for workloads, cloud computing, and virtualized environments.

AMD EPYC 7351

16 cores, 32 threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.4 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: 2.9 GHz

Cache Size: 64 MB L3 Cache

TDP: 120W

Socket Type: SP3

Price: $1,600 (approx.)

Use Case: Budget-friendly CPU for enterprise workloads and small-scale data centers.

AWS Graviton2

64 cores

Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: N/A

Cache Size: N/A

TDP: N/A

Socket Type: AWS Custom

Price: Variable (based on usage)

Use Case: Cost-effective cloud computing, optimized for AWS workloads.

AWS Graviton3

64 cores

Base Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency: N/A

Cache Size: N/A

TDP: N/A

Socket Type: AWS Custom

Price: Variable (based on usage)

Use Case: Optimized for AWS workloads and high-performance cloud computing.