Xeon W-3265M vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
Xeon W-3265M
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
21.50
+6.1%

Xeon W-3265M outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277253
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.875.91
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency7.679.93
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)3 June 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$6,353

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-3265M has 21% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6448
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 cache96K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)24 MB
L3 cache64 MB33 MB
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data78 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M 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 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M. 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 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M 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 W-3265M 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 W-3265M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2933
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TB
Max memory channelsno data6
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s140.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M.

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 2990WX 20.27
Xeon W-3265M 21.50
+6.1%

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
Xeon W-3265M 34147
+6.1%

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 2990WX 1206
+21%
Xeon W-3265M 997

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 2990WX 7607
Xeon W-3265M 7681
+1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 21.50
Recency 13 August 2018 3 June 2019
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 48
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 205 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon W-3265M, on the other hand, has a 6.1% higher aggregate performance score, 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 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while Xeon W-3265M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Xeon W-3265M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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