Intel Xeon W-2275 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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Intel Xeon W-2275 or Intel Xeon W-2275 – 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-2275 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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-2275, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000
7 Generation 3
Intel Xeon W-2275 Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2275 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2275 is 3.3 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
14 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14x Cores 16x
28 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2275 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 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.
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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
1.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
4 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 280 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2275 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2021
1112 $ Release price 1149 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
19.2 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Cascade Lake W Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)