Xeon L5506 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
30.62
+1226%
Xeon L5506
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 60 Watt
2.31

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Xeon L5506 by a whopping 1226% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1801977
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.56
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency4.231.49
DesignerAMDIntel
ManufacturerTSMCIntel
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date8 March 2022 (3 years ago)30 March 2009 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$125

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed4 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz0.13 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm45 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506 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 configuration12
SocketWRX8FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506 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 PRO 5955WX and Xeon L5506. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB144 GB
Max memory channelsno data3
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s19.2 GB/s
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 5955WX and Xeon L5506.

PCIe version4.02.0
PCI Express lanes128no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 30.62
+1226%
Xeon L5506 2.31

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 49235
+1229%
Xeon L5506 3706

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.62 2.31
Recency 8 March 2022 30 March 2009
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 60 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 1225.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon L5506, on the other hand, has 366.7% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon L5506 in performance tests.

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