Xeon E3-1270 v2 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
+256%
Xeon E3-1270 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 69 Watt
4.08

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Xeon E3-1270 v2 by a whopping 256% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4981410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.613.53
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.645.60
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$192

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 31% better value for money than Xeon E3-1270 v2.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size213 mm2160 mm2
Number of transistors9,600 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 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
SocketSP3r2FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt69 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDIno data-
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 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 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB32.77 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Clear Video--
Clear Video HD--
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes60no 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 Threadripper 1920X 14.54
+256%
Xeon E3-1270 v2 4.08

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 1920X 23093
+257%
Xeon E3-1270 v2 6477

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 1920X 1188
+77.3%
Xeon E3-1270 v2 670

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 1920X 7177
+209%
Xeon E3-1270 v2 2323

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 4.08
Recency 10 August 2017 14 May 2012
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 69 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 256.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E3-1270 v2, on the other hand, has 160.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1270 v2 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while Xeon E3-1270 v2 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Xeon E3-1270 v2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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