AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Intel Xeon Gold 6146

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X – 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 Threadripper 1920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6146 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6146, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X Name Intel Xeon Gold 6146
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6146 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6146 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
24 Threads 24
12x Cores 12x
12 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6146 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 6
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 165 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6146 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
799 $ Release price 3250 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Skylake
32.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux 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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TR4 (SP3r2) Socket LGA 3647
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
46506
46506
Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
45068
45068

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
11642
11642
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
9122
9122

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
9166
9166
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
6951
6951

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2433
2433
Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
2399
2399

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
1237
1237
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1155
1155