Xeon 6980P vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking262not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.13no data
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Granite Rapids (2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)128
Threads24256
Base clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB504 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C80 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P 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
SocketTR47529
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P 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 PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12896

Pros & cons summary


Recency 14 July 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 12 128
Threads 24 256
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 500 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 78.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6980P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 966.7% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Xeon 6980P. We've got no test results to judge.


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