Xeon Platinum 8153 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+0%
Xeon Platinum 8153
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
20.26

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277278
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.876.33
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon Platinum
Power efficiency7.6715.34
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)25 April 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$3,115

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Platinum 8153 has 30% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3020
L1 cache96K (per core)1 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)16 MB
L3 cache64 MB22 MB
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data87 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153 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)8 (Multiprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153. 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153 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 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153 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 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size2 TiB768 GB
Max memory channelsno data6
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s128.001 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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 2990WX 20.27
+0%
Xeon Platinum 8153 20.26

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 2990WX 32193
+0%
Xeon Platinum 8153 32180

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 20.26
Recency 13 August 2018 25 April 2017
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 0% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon Platinum 8153, on the other hand, has 100% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8153 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon Platinum 8153, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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