Ryzen 9 5900X vs Xeon Platinum 8173M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8173M
28 cores / 56 threads
17.64
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.61
+39.5%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8173M by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking354206
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.25
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiencyno data22.18
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release dateno data8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads5624
Base clock speedno data3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier2137
L1 cache1.75 MB768 KB
L2 cache28 MB6 MB
L3 cache38.5 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X 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
SocketSocket PAM4
Power consumption (TDP)no data105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1,536 GB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 Platinum 8173M 17.64
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.61
+39.5%

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 8173M 28025
Ryzen 9 5900X 39096
+39.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.64 24.61
Physical cores 28 12
Threads 56 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

Xeon Platinum 8173M has 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 39.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8173M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8173M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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