Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Xeon Gold 6148

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6148
2017
20 cores / 40 threads, 150 Watt
18.96
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
20.03
+5.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Xeon Gold 6148 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking321293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.666.41
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency11.537.31
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,072$1,299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 13% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6148.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4048
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2430
L1 cache1.25 MB2.25 MB
L2 cache20 MB12 MB
L3 cache27.5 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA3647Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size768 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels64
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no 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 Gold 6148 18.96
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 20.03
+5.6%

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 Gold 6148 29009
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 30653
+5.7%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon Gold 6148 1069
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 1239
+15.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon Gold 6148 7842
+8.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7221

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.96 20.03
Recency 25 April 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 20 24
Threads 40 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 250 Watt

Xeon Gold 6148 has 66.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, on the other hand, has a 5.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 20% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6148 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6148 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop one.


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