Ryzen 9 5950X vs Xeon E7-8857 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-8857 v2
2014
12 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
22.85
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+25.6%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Xeon E7-8857 v2 by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking231160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.75
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency16.6325.87
Architecture codenameno dataVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data34
L1 cacheno data1 MB
L2 cacheno data8 MB
L3 cache30 MB64 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno dataCPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 configuration81
SocketFCLGA2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE46 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

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 E7-8857 v2 22.85
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+25.6%

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 E7-8857 v2 36304
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+25.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.85 28.70
Recency 1 January 2014 8 October 2020
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 25.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, a 214.3% more advanced lithography process, and 23.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7-8857 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-8857 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-8857 v2 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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