Intel Xeon W-3175X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 3990X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
6 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3175X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
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 3990X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
56 Threads 128
28x Cores 64x
28 CPU Cores 64
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
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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-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
6 Memory channels 4
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 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 280 W watts.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
85 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 3990X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2020
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 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
2999 $ Release price 3990 $
Skylake W Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 256.0 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 TRX4 (sTRX4)
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
64355
64355
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31350
31350

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
55214
55214
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
31677
31677

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
34670
34670
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
23465
23465

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
24763
24763
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
12975
12975

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
17358
17358
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
15832
15832

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
10542
10542
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
5514
5514

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1639
1639
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1546
1546

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1284
1284
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1112
1112

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1219
1219
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1153
1153