AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Xeon W-3375

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X – 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 9 5950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3375 features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3375, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Xeon W-3300
4 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Name Intel Xeon W-3375
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-3375 has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3375 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
32 Threads 72
16x Cores 38x
16 CPU Cores 38
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3375 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 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
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 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 270 W watts.
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3375 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2021
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
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
799 $ Release price 4499 $
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Ice Lake W
64.0 MB L3-Cache 57.0 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)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 4189
8.0 MB L2-Cache 47.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
59028
59028
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
45910
45910

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
27049
27049
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
16606
16606

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1759
1759
Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
1324
1324