Intel Xeon W-3225 vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-3225 or Intel Xeon W-3225 – 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-3225 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
7 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3225 Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen 7 PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3225 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3225 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3225 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
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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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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 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 42.7 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 DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
6 Memory channels 2
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 160 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.
160 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3225 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
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 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1199 $ Release price 359 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
16.5 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
9142
9142
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
5816
5816

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1142
1142
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
852
852