AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX vs Intel Xeon W-2245

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX – 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 5945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX Name Intel Xeon W-2245
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
4 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 8
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
12x Cores 8x
None None 4.5 GHz
24 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
8 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 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 155 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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-2245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
64.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 2066
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2019
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Cascade Lake W
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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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 14 nm