AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Intel Xeon w9-3495X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX – 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 5995WX features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 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 5995WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Xeon w9-3495X features 56 processor cores and has the capability to manage 112 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w9-3495X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group Intel Xeon W-3400
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Name Intel Xeon w9-3495X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 2.7 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 w9-3495X has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w9-3495X is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
64 CPU Cores 56
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64x Cores 56x
128 Threads 112
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w9-3495X 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 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 350 W watts.
None TDP up 420 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 350 W
95 °C Tjunction max 99 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 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 w9-3495X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 105.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
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, AMX
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price 5889 $
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
256.0 MB L3-Cache 105.0 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 4677
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
 
 

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