AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX vs Intel Xeon w7-3455

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX – 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 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w7-3455, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group Intel Xeon W-3400
4 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX Name Intel Xeon w7-3455
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 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 w7-3455 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3455 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
48 Threads 48
24x Cores 24x
24 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 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 DDR5-4800
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
8 Memory channels 8
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 307.2 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 270 W watts.
None TDP up 324 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
95 °C Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 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 w7-3455 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 67.5 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 2489 $
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
128.0 MB L3-Cache 67.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4677
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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