Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Xeon E5-2696 v4

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Passmark Score

25148

Passmark Score

24938

Performance Difference

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 0.8% faster than Xeon E5-2696 v4

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2920X performs 0.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon E5-2696 v4.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon E5-2696 v4

AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,148 points. Launch price was $649.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$649
Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries
Release Date:3 October 2018 (7 years ago)
Architecture Codename:ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Performance Ranking Position:566

Technical Specifications

Cores:12
Threads:24
Die Size:213 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB
Max Frequency:4.3 GHz
Multiplicador:35
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.5 GHz
Transistor Count:19,200 million
Process Technology:12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:SP3r2
Power Consumption (TDP):180 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Quad-channel
Memory Bandwidth:93.867 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:2 TiB
Intel

Xeon E5-2696 v4

The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 24,938 points.

General Information

Type:server
Series:Intel Xeon E5
Designer:Intel
Release Date:20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Broadwell (2015−2019)
Performance Ranking Position:574

Technical Specifications

Cores:22
Threads:44
Die Size:456.12 mm2
L2 Cache:5.5 MB
L3 Cache:55 MB
Max Frequency:3.6 GHz
Multiplicador:22
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.2 GHz
Transistor Count:7200 Million
Type De Autocarro:QPI
Process Technology:14 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:2 × 9.6 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Power Consumption (TDP):150 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

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