Xeon w7-2575X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.68
+36.3%
Xeon w7-2575X
2024
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
38.66

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Xeon w7-2575X by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2874
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.4169.51
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency14.1714.56
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,499$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-2575X has 108% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads4844
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
Number of transistors26,280 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X 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
SocketsTR5FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X 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 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes4864

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 7960X 52.68
+36.3%
Xeon w7-2575X 38.66

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 7960X 83680
+36.3%
Xeon w7-2575X 61402

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.68 38.66
Recency 19 October 2023 24 August 2024
Physical cores 24 22
Threads 48 44
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 250 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 36.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 9.1% more physical cores and 9.1% more threads.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w7-2575X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2575X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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