Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Xeon X5690

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5690
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.60
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
19.24
+318%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Xeon X5690 by a whopping 318% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1316312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.788.69
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency3.239.75
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$205$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 130% better value for money than Xeon X5690.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3.46 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size239 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature79 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,170 million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 configuration21 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
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
PAE40 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size288 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels34
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

PCIe version2.0no 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 X5690 4.60
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 19.24
+318%

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 X5690 7040
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29437
+318%

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 X5690 546
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1258
+130%

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 X5690 2507
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8491
+239%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.60 19.24
Recency 14 February 2011 6 August 2018
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 180 Watt

Xeon X5690 has 38.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has a 318.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 166.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5690 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5690 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5690 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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