Xeon Gold 6338 vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.34
Xeon Gold 6338
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
21.29
+10.1%

Xeon Gold 6338 outperforms Ryzen 9 3900 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking300256
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.74no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)no data
Power efficiency28.169.83
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)no data
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2464
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache768 KBno data
L2 cache6 MBno data
L3 cache64 MB48 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data81 °C
Number of transistors7,600 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM4FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2464

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 3900 19.34
Xeon Gold 6338 21.29
+10.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 3900 30722
Xeon Gold 6338 33814
+10.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 21.29
Recency 24 September 2019 1 April 2021
Physical cores 12 32
Threads 24 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 205 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 215.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6338, on the other hand, has a 10.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The Xeon Gold 6338 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3900 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900 is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6338 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon Gold 6338, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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