Xeon Gold 6326 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.34
Xeon Gold 6326
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 185 Watt
22.20
+14.8%

Xeon Gold 6326 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking301238
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.46no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.3211.36
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date2 October 2018 (6 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data78 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326 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)2
SocketSocket TR4FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt185 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, 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-+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326 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 Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326 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 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB6 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

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 2970WX 19.34
Xeon Gold 6326 22.20
+14.8%

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 2970WX 30718
Xeon Gold 6326 35270
+14.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 22.20
Recency 2 October 2018 6 April 2021
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 185 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Xeon Gold 6326, on the other hand, has a 14.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 35.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6326 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6326 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon Gold 6326, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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