Xeon w5-2555X vs Ryzen 9 9950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+27.8%
Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
32.68

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Xeon w5-2555X by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking58122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency23.2612.27
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024)no data
Release date15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3228
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache64 MB (shared)33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C75 °C
Number of transistors16,630 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X 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)170 Watt252 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4AIntel® 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 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X 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 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X 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 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphicsno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X.

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 9950X 41.78
+27.8%
Xeon w5-2555X 32.68

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 9950X 66361
+27.8%
Xeon w5-2555X 51912

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.78 32.68
Recency 15 August 2024 1 July 2024
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 28
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 252 Watt

Ryzen 9 9950X has a 27.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, and 48.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w5-2555X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 9950X and Xeon w5-2555X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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