Intel Xeon W-2195 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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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 Threadripper 2970WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
6 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2195 Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

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 Threadripper 2970WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
36 Threads 48
18x Cores 24x
18 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2195 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 4
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 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 250 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
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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 Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2018
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 1299 $
Skylake W Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
24.8 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)
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LGA 2066 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14859
14859
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
14740
14740

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
10864
10864
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
9243
9243

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
4324
4324
Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2195
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1422
1422
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
1193
1193