Intel Xeon E-2336 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon E-2336 or Intel Xeon E-2336 – 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 Intel Xeon E-2336 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2336, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2336 Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900
Intel Xeon E Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2336 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2336 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
12 Threads 24
6x Cores 12x
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2336 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2336 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 485 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
30688
30688
Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
16686
16686

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
11432
11432
Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
7422
7422

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
10260
10260
Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6845
6845

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
2086
2086
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
1688
1688

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1718
1718
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
1234
1234

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2336
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1508
1508
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.1 GHz
1281
1281