Intel Xeon W-3275 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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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 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
7 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3275 Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

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 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
56 Threads 64
28x Cores 32x
28 CPU Cores 32
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3275 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
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.
-- 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
6 Memory channels 4
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
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 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
4250 $ Release price 1969 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 128.0 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 3647 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44502
44502
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
28051
28051

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
33106
33106
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
24755
24755

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
22727
22727
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
21369
21369

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
17105
17105
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
11020
11020

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1414
1414

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1324
1324
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1107
1107

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1274
1274
Intel Xeon W-3275
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
1203
1203