Intel Xeon W-3275 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Intel Xeon W-3275 or Intel Xeon W-3275 – 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-3275 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 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-3275, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3275 Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
7 Generation 3
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3275 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3275 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
56 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 CPU Cores 24
28x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3275 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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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-- AV1 --
 
 

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 140.7 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 4
1.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3275 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 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
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
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Cascade Lake W Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 3647 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4250 $ Release price 1435 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
34255
34255
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
28051
28051

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
21436
21436
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
21369
21369

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13552
13552
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
11020
11020

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1414
1414

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1274
1274
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1203
1203

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1270
1270
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1107
1107