Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Xeon E5-2697 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2697 v4
2016
18 cores / 36 threads, 145 Watt
13.16
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+372%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Xeon E5-2697 v4 by a whopping 372% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking57614
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.7021.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Power efficiency8.5816.80
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,702$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 710% better value for money than Xeon E5-2697 v4.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3664
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4.5 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size456.12 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature79 °Cno data
Number of transistors7200 Million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2011sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)145 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400DDR5
Maximum memory size1.5 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4048

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 E5-2697 v4 13.16
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+372%

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 E5-2697 v4 20907
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+372%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.16 62.18
Recency 20 June 2016 19 October 2023
Physical cores 18 32
Threads 36 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 145 Watt 350 Watt

Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 141.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 372.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 77.8% more physical cores and 77.8% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2697 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2697 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4
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