Intel Xeon W-2195 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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Intel Xeon W-2195 or Intel Xeon W-2195 – 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 W-2195 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2195, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
6 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2195 Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2195 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2195 is 2.3 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 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
36 Threads 12
18x Cores 6x
18 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2195 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 65 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2195 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2018
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 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
2553 $ Release price 195 $
Skylake W Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
24.8 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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 2066 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
28467
28467
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
13230
13230

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14859
14859
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5351
5351

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
10864
10864
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5387
5387

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1305
1305

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1422
1422
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1233
1233

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1202
1202
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
977
977

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
30.5
30.5
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
13.9
13.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2.1
2.1
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
2.0
2.0