Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Xeon Platinum 8173M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8173M
28 cores / 56 threads
17.64
+1.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.43

Xeon Platinum 8173M outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950X by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking354365
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data5.06
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiencyno data9.16
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Zen (2017−2020)
Release dateno data13 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads5632
Base clock speedno data3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2134
L1 cache1.75 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache28 MB8 MB
L3 cache38.5 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data68 °C
Number of transistorsno data9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket PSP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)no data180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 Threadripper 1950X 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 Threadripper 1950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size1,536 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels64
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4860

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
+1.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 17.43

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
+1.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 27681

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.64 17.43
Physical cores 28 16
Threads 56 32

Xeon Platinum 8173M has a 1.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8173M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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