AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Intel Xeon W-3323

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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 W-3323 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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-3323, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
3 Generation 8
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX Name Intel Xeon W-3323
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-3300
 
 

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 W-3323 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3323 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
24 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
12x Cores 12x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3323 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 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
8 Memory channels 8
2.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

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 220 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 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 W-3323 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 21.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 949 $
7 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L2-Cache 15.0 MB
64.0 MB L3-Cache 21.0 MB
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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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4189
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Ice Lake W
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2021
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux