Xeon E-2286G vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.44
+96.8%
Xeon E-2286G
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.86

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Xeon E-2286G by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking359860
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.7823.96
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon E
Power efficiency9.138.79
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$450

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2286G has 401% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3440
L1 cache1.5 MB384 KB
L2 cache8 MB1.5 MB
L3 cache32 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2149.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors9600 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G 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)
SocketSP3r2FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G 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 1950X and Xeon E-2286G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory-128 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.2 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA-N/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes6016

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 1950X 17.44
+96.8%
Xeon E-2286G 8.86

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 1950X 27603
+96.9%
Xeon E-2286G 14020

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 1950X 1187
Xeon E-2286G 1623
+36.7%

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 1950X 8080
+19.1%
Xeon E-2286G 6782

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.44 8.86
Recency 13 July 2017 27 May 2019
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 96.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Xeon E-2286G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 89.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2286G in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2286G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon E-2286G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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