Ryzen 9 5950X vs Xeon Platinum 8260

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8260
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 165 Watt
19.10
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+50.3%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8260 by an impressive 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking308160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.0127.75
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency10.9525.87
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date11 December 2018 (6 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,702$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 362% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8260.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier2434
L1 cache64 KB (per core)1 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno dataCPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors8,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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
SocketFCLGA3647AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
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+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

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 8260 19.10
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+50.3%

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 8260 30347
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+50.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.10 28.70
Recency 11 December 2018 8 October 2020
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8260 has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5950X, on the other hand, has a 50.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8260 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8260 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8260 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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