Xeon E5345 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.85
+3248%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Xeon E5345 by a whopping 3248% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking672350
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.480.04
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.041.39
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Clovertown (2006−2007)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)14 November 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699$851

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 133600% better value for money than Xeon E5345.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz0.33 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache1024 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB4 MB (per die)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm65 nm
Die size71+71+122 mm2x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C66 °C
Number of transistors13,140 million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345 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
SocketAM5LGA771,PLGA771
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345. 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, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

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 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no data

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 7950X3D 40.85
+3248%
Xeon E5345 1.22

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 7950X3D 62510
+3246%
Xeon E5345 1868

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2930
+818%
Xeon E5345 319

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19703
+1769%
Xeon E5345 1054

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.85 1.22
Recency 4 January 2023 14 November 2006
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 80 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 3248.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 16 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 1200% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E5345, on the other hand, has 50% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5345 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Xeon E5345 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Xeon E5345, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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