Intel Xeon W-3175X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-3175X or Intel Xeon W-3175X – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 2990WX, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
6 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3175X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
56 Threads 64
28x Cores 32x
28 CPU Cores 32
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
6 Memory channels 4
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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 250 W watts.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3175X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
2999 $ Release price 1799 $
Skylake W Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 3647 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
33213
33213
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31350
31350

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31677
31677
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
22814
22814

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
23465
23465
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
17204
17204

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
17358
17358
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
10282
10282

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
12975
12975
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
11463
11463

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
5514
5514
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
5189
5189

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1546
1546
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
1193
1193

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1112
1112
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
1103
1103