AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX – 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 PRO 3955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 76 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon Platinum
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.9 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 Platinum 8368Q has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 76 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
32 Threads 76
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 38
16x Cores 38x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 8
2.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 270 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
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8.0 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
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Ice Lake
7 nm Technology 10 nm
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1149 $ Release price 6743 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 57.0 MB