AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Intel Xeon W-3175X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X – 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 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3175X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Name Intel Xeon W-3175X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3175X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
64 Threads 56
32x Cores 28x
32 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
4 Memory channels 6
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 255 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 255 W
95 °C Tjunction max 85 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2018
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
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
1969 $ Release price 2999 $
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Skylake W
128.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket LGA 3647
16.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44502
44502
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31350
31350

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
33106
33106
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31677
31677

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
23465
23465
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
22727
22727

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
17358
17358
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
17105
17105
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
12975
12975

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
7398
7398
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
5514
5514

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1546
1546

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1324
1324
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1112
1112