Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Xeon Platinum 8270

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8270
2019
26 cores / 52 threads, 205 Watt
19.59
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.91
+11.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Xeon Platinum 8270 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking306254
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.79no data
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency8.717.14
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018−2019)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date2 April 2019 (5 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,405no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 cores26 (Hexacosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads5224
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier2740
L1 cache1.625 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache26 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors8,000 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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
SocketFCLGA3647TR4
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
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
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB2 TiB
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s204.8 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 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes48128

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 8270 19.59
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.91
+11.8%

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 8270 29986
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33535
+11.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.59 21.91
Recency 2 April 2019 14 July 2020
Physical cores 26 12
Threads 52 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 280 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8270 has 116.7% more physical cores and 116.7% more threads, and 36.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has a 11.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8270 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8270 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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