AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs Intel Xeon Platinum 9282

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX – 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 3995WX features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 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 3995WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9282 features 56 processor cores and has the capability to manage 112 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 9282, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
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Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Name Intel Xeon Platinum 9282
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9282 has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 9282 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
128 Threads 112
64x Cores 56x
64 CPU Cores 56
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9282 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.
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Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
8 Memory channels 12
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 281.4 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 400 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 400 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9282 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 77.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2019
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
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Cascade Lake
256.0 MB L3-Cache 77.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 3647
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes