Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon Platinum 8160

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8160
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 150 Watt
18.15
Ryzen 7 7700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
22.64
+24.7%

Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8160 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking336233
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.4146.04
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency11.4520.41
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)29 August 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,702$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7700X has 1250% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8160.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4816
Base clock speed2.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache1.5 MB512 KB
L2 cache24 MB8 MB
L3 cache33 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature85 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
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 Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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 Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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 Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4824

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 Platinum 8160 18.15
Ryzen 7 7700X 22.64
+24.7%

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 Platinum 8160 28825
Ryzen 7 7700X 35955
+24.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.15 22.64
Recency 25 April 2017 29 August 2022
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8160 has 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7700X, on the other hand, has a 24.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 42.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 7700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8160 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8160 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8160 and Ryzen 7 7700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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