Xeon W-3265 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.34
+2.1%
Xeon W-3265
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
18.95

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Xeon W-3265 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking301313
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.469.25
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency7.328.75
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)3 June 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299$3,349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-3265 has 43% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4848
Base clock speed3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3027
L1 cache2.25 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache12 MB24 MB
L3 cache64 MB33 MB
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data78 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® 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+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265 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 W-3265. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2933
Maximum memory size2 TiB1 TB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s140.8 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265.

PCIe versionno data3.0
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
+2.1%
Xeon W-3265 18.95

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
+2%
Xeon W-3265 30105

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 18.95
Recency 6 August 2018 3 June 2019
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 205 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 2.1% higher aggregate performance score, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon W-3265, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, and 22% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon W-3265.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop processor while Xeon W-3265 is a server/workstation one.


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