AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX – 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 PRO 3945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V features 36 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 4.0 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 Platinum 8352V has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 36
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
12x Cores 36x
24 Threads 72
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V does not have integrated graphics.
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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 2.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
8 Memory channels 8
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 195 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 195 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 Platinum 8352V is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 54.0 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
64.0 MB L3-Cache 54.0 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4189
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Ice Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 3450 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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7 nm Technology 10 nm