Xeon 6740E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
22.39
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
49.77
+122%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Ryzen 7 7800X3D by a whopping 122% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24437
Place by popularity16not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation36.4718.71
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency17.0118.15
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 95% better value for money than Xeon 6740E.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)96
Threads1696
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate162 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB (per module)
L3 cache96 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °C84 °C
Number of transistors6,570 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketAM54710
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2488

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D 22.39
Xeon 6740E 49.77
+122%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34272
Xeon 6740E 76167
+122%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.39 49.77
Recency 4 January 2023 3 June 2024
Physical cores 8 96
Threads 16 96
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 250 Watt

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 108.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 122.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 1100% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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