Xeon W-2125 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
10.59
+67.3%
Xeon W-2125
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
6.33

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Xeon W-2125 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7401066
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.007.04
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency8.024.99
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date30 July 2017 (7 years ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$444

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2125 has 76% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3840
L1 cache768 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2484 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors9600 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r2FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125 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 Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size2 TiB512 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes6048

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 Threadripper 1900X 10.59
+67.3%
Xeon W-2125 6.33

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 Threadripper 1900X 16820
+67.3%
Xeon W-2125 10054

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 Threadripper 1900X 1189
Xeon W-2125 1359
+14.3%

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 Threadripper 1900X 5890
+18.9%
Xeon W-2125 4952

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.59 6.33
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a 67.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Xeon W-2125, on the other hand, has 50% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2125 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2125 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-2125, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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