Xeon w3-2423 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
10.59
+9.5%
Xeon w3-2423
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 120 Watt
9.67

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Xeon w3-2423 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking740797
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9956.84
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.017.62
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date31 August 2017 (7 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2423 has 1325% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB15 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSP3r2FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423 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 Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423 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 Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5-4400
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes6064

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 Threadripper 1900X 10.59
+9.5%
Xeon w3-2423 9.67

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 Threadripper 1900X 16820
+9.6%
Xeon w3-2423 15353

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 1189
Xeon w3-2423 1644
+38.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5890
Xeon w3-2423 7209
+22.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.59 9.67
Recency 31 August 2017 15 February 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a 9.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Xeon w3-2423, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2423 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon w3-2423, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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