AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Intel Xeon Gold 6346

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX – 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 3955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 3955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6346 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6346, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Name Intel Xeon Gold 6346
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.9 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 Gold 6346 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6346 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
16 CPU Cores 16
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16x Cores 16x
32 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6346 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 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 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
8 Memory channels 8
 
 

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 205 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 Gold 6346 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
1149 $ Release price 2300 $
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
64.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Ice Lake