Xeon w5-2565X vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+10.2%
Xeon w5-2565X
2024
18 cores / 36 threads, 288 Watt
35.72

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Xeon w5-2565X by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68104
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.0111.73
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads3236
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB (shared)37.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature89 °C79 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X 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 configuration11
SocketAM5FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt288 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X. 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, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X 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 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X.

PCIe version5.05.0
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 7950X3D 39.35
+10.2%
Xeon w5-2565X 35.72

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 7950X3D 62510
+10.2%
Xeon w5-2565X 56739

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 35.72
Recency 4 January 2023 1 July 2024
Physical cores 16 18
Threads 32 36
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 288 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 10.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 140% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2565X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w5-2565X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon w5-2565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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