Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2650 v4
2016
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
8.50
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
13.89
+63.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 outperforms Xeon E5-2650 v4 by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking897535
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.59no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Power efficiency7.669.39
Architecture codenameBroadwell-EP (2016)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date16 March 2016 (8 years ago)29 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,166no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size306.18 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature80 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,400 million9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2011SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size1.5 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

Xeon E5-2650 v4 8.50
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 13.89
+63.4%

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.

Xeon E5-2650 v4 13503
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 22066
+63.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.50 13.89
Recency 16 March 2016 29 July 2017
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 140 Watt

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 33.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920, on the other hand, has a 63.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2650 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2650 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2650 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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