AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X – 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 1950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 1950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
1 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Name Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 3.4 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 E5-2698 v3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
32 Threads 32
16x Cores 16x
16 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 DDR4-2133
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 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 135 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 E5-2698 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 40.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2014
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
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Haswell E
32.0 MB L3-Cache 40.0 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 2011-3
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
60292
60292
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
54216
54216

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
11370
11370
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
11089
11089

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8710
8710
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
7362
7362

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2986
2986
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
2544
2544

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1201
1201
Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 2.3 GHz
1147
1147