Xeon D-2799 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	66	252
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	no data	28.11
Market segment	Server	Server
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper	no data
Power efficiency	13.32	15.61
Architecture codename	Matisse (2019−2020)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
Release date	14 July 2020 (4 years ago)	24 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	no data	$1,972

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799 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 cores	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)	20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads	64	40
Base clock speed	3.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Multiplier	35	no data
L1 cache	2 MB	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	16 MB	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB	30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	7 nm, 12 nm	10 nm
Die size	74 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	95 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	95 °C	no data
Number of transistors	23540 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	+
Unlocked multiplier	+	-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	sWRX8	FCBGA2579
Power consumption (TDP)	280 Watt	129 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2	Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
QuickAssist	no data	-
Turbo Boost Technology	no data	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	no data	+
Thermal Monitoring	-	+
Precision Boost 2	+	no data
Deep Learning Boost	-	+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	no data	+
EDB	no data	+
SGX	no data	Yes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4-3200	DDR4
Maximum memory size	2 TiB	1 TB
Max memory channels	no data	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	204.8 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

-

N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799.

PCIe version	4.0	4.0
PCI Express lanes	128	32
USB revision	no data	3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports	no data	24
Number of USB ports	no data	4
Integrated LAN	no 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.

---

Pros & cons summary

---

Performance score	40.89	22.08
Recency	14 July 2020	24 February 2022
Physical cores	32	20
Threads	64	40
Chip lithography	7 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	280 Watt	129 Watt

---

Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon D-2799, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.

---