AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Xeon W-2170B

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2170B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Name Intel Xeon W-2170B
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2170B is 2.5 GHz
16 Threads 28
8x Cores 14x
8 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
3.85 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q3/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
12 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
320 $ Release price --
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Skylake W
16.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
23972
23972
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
11488
11488
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
8729
8729
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6789
6789

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
2504
2504
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1817
1817

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1368
1368
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1294
1294

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1114
1114
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
186
186
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
177
177