AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Intel Xeon W-2125

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2125 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2125, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Name Intel Xeon W-2125
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon W
2 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
24 Threads 8
None None 4.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 4
12x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2125 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
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180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2125 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Skylake W
12 nm Technology 14 nm
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
649 $ Release price 444 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 8.2 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10411
10411
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5243
5243

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
8148
8148
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5324
5324

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2584
2584
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
943
943

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1412
1412
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1229
1229