Intel Xeon W-3235 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-3235 or Intel Xeon W-3235 – 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-3235 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
7 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3235 Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3235 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3235 is 3.3 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 AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
24 Threads 24
12x Cores 12x
12 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3235 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
6 Memory channels 2
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3235 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2019
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
1398 $ Release price 485 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
19.2 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 AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
26028
26028

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
13102
13102
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
10309
10309

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
6954
6954
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
5742
5742

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1408
1408

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1192
1192

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
502
502
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
424
424

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