Xeon E5-2673 V3 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
13.90
+55%
Xeon E5-2673 V3
2014
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
8.97

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 outperforms Xeon E5-2673 V3 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking535862
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency7.318.08
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date29 July 2017 (7 years ago)8 September 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size213 mm2356 mm2
Number of transistors9,600 million2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3 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 configuration12
SocketSP3r22011-3
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Xeon E5-2673 V3.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data40

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 1950 13.90
+55%
Xeon E5-2673 V3 8.97

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 1950 22077
+55%
Xeon E5-2673 V3 14242

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.90 8.97
Recency 29 July 2017 8 September 2014
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has a 55% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E5-2673 V3, on the other hand, has 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2673 V3 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2673 V3 is a server/workstation one.


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