Ryzen 9 5900X vs Xeon Platinum 8268

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8268
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
21.71
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.62
+13.4%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8268 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking240202
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.5730.93
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency10.0222.19
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date11 December 2018 (5 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$6,302$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 455% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8268.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8268 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier2937
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors8,000 million0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8268 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
SocketFCLGA3647AM4
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 5900X. 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 5900X 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 5900X 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 5900X. 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/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 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 8268 21.71
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.62
+13.4%

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
Ryzen 9 5900X 39112
+13.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.71 24.62
Recency 11 December 2018 5 November 2020
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8268 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 13.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 95.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8268 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8268 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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