Ryzen 9 7950X vs Xeon E-2386G

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.41
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.62
+219%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Xeon E-2386G by a whopping 219% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking61566
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency12.3121.96
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P750AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported1no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @60 Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes4424

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 E-2386G 12.41
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.62
+219%

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 E-2386G 19640
Ryzen 9 7950X 62702
+219%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.41 39.62
Integrated graphics card 4.56 4.42
Recency 8 September 2021 27 September 2022
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon E-2386G has 3.2% faster integrated GPU, and 78.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 219.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2386G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2386G is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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