Xeon E-2386G vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.98
+57.1%

Ryzen 9 3900 outperforms Xeon E-2386G by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking282601
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date9 October 2019 (4 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache768 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors7,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G 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 configuration11
SocketAM4 (1331)FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G. 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, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Statusno dataLaunched
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2444

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 9 3900 19.98
+57.1%
Xeon E-2386G 12.72

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 9 3900 30813
+57.1%
Xeon E-2386G 19613

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.98 12.72
Recency 9 October 2019 8 September 2021
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 57.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2386G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Ryzen 9 3900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2386G in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2386G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900 and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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