Ryzen 9 9950X vs Xeon W-2295

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2295
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
19.35
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+116%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Xeon W-2295 by a whopping 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29858
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.1023.26
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3632
Base clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
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 W-2295 19.35
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+116%

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 W-2295 30735
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+116%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.35 41.78
Recency 1 October 2019 15 August 2024
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon W-2295 has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 115.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2295 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2295 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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