Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Xeon Platinum 8175M
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8175M by a whopping 270% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 384 | 14 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 20.74 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Xeon Platinum | no data |
| Power efficiency | no data | 16.80 |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| Release date | no data (2024 years ago) | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $2,499 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 48 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier | 25 | no data |
| L1 cache | 1.5 MB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | no data | 4x 71 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 26,280 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 configuration | 8 (Multiprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | Socket P | sTR5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 350 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Security technologies
Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 1,536 GB tdp=240 Watt | no data |
| Max memory channels | 6 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 128.001 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 48 | 48 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 16.78 | 62.13 |
| Physical cores | 24 | 32 |
| Threads | 48 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a 270.3% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8175M in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8175M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8175M and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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