Ryzen 9 5900X vs Xeon D-2141I

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2141I
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
7.63
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.61
+223%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Xeon D-2141I by a whopping 223% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking970206
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.6232.24
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon DAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency11.1022.17
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date7 February 2018 (6 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$555$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 235% better value for money than Xeon D-2141I.

Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier2237
L1 cache512 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache11 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X 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
SocketFCBGA2518AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes32no data

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.

Xeon D-2141I 7.63
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.61
+223%

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.

Xeon D-2141I 12117
Ryzen 9 5900X 39097
+223%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.63 24.61
Recency 7 February 2018 5 November 2020
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon D-2141I has 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 222.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-2141I in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-2141I is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-2141I and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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