Intel Xeon w5-2455X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Intel Xeon w5-2455X or Intel Xeon w5-2455X – 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 w5-2455X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 w5-2455X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
12 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w5-2455X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w5-2455X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2455X is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
24 Threads 48
12x Cores 24x
12 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w5-2455X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 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
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
4 Memory channels 4
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 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.
240 W TDP up None
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w5-2455X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
1039 $ Release price 1435 $
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 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)
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LGA 4677 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB