Ryzen 9 5950X vs Xeon W3520

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3520
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.84
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+1460%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Xeon W3520 by a whopping 1460% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2004160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3227.75
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency1.3425.85
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$404$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 8572% better value for money than Xeon W3520.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W3520 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size263 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3520 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1366AM4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W3520 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 W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 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 W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe version2.04.0

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 W3520 1.84
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+1460%

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 W3520 2920
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+1461%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W3520 413
Ryzen 9 5950X 2215
+436%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W3520 1421
Ryzen 9 5950X 12104
+752%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.84 28.70
Recency 30 March 2009 5 November 2020
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 1459.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 23.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3520 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3520 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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