Ryzen 9 9950X vs Xeon D-2187NT

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2187NT
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 110 Watt
11.38
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+267%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Xeon D-2187NT by a whopping 267% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking69558
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.9365.16
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Dno data
Power efficiency9.7923.26
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date7 February 2018 (6 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,989$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 1222% better value for money than Xeon D-2187NT.

Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed2 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache1 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFCBGA2518AM5
Power consumption (TDP)110 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
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-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X 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-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X 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-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size512 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes3224

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-2187NT 11.38
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+267%

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-2187NT 18070
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+267%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.38 41.78
Recency 7 February 2018 15 August 2024
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 110 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon D-2187NT has 54.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 267.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-2187NT in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-2187NT is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-2187NT and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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