Ryzen 9 3900 vs Xeon Platinum 8268

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8268
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
21.71
+12.3%
Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.34

Xeon Platinum 8268 outperforms Ryzen 9 3900 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking245300
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.4820.74
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)
Power efficiency10.0228.16
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date11 December 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$6,302$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900 has 278% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8268.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,000 million7,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900 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)205 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x 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
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 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900 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 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900 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 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
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/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 8268 21.71
+12.3%
Ryzen 9 3900 19.34

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 8268 34483
+12.2%
Ryzen 9 3900 30722

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.71 19.34
Recency 11 December 2018 24 September 2019
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8268 has a 12.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 3900, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 215.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8268 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3900 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8268 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 3900 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 3900, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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