Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Xeon E5-2696 v4
Aggregated performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Xeon E5-2696 v4 by 235% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary Details
Comparing Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 379 | 23 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation | 7.30 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Xeon E5 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Storm Peak |
| Release date | 20 June 2016 (7 years ago) | no data |
| Current price | $1011 | $1469 |
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed Specifications
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 | 22 (Docosa-Core) | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) |
| Threads | 44 | 48 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Bus support | 2 × 9.6 GT/s | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 5.5 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 55 MB | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 456.12 mm2 | 4x 71 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 7200 Million | 26,280 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 | 2 (Multiprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | no data | sTR5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 350 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 1,536 GB | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | 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.
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Xeon E5-2696 v4 by 235% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Xeon E5-2696 v4 by 234% in Passmark.
Pros & Cons Summary
| Performance score | 16.04 | 53.66 |
| Physical cores | 22 | 24 |
| Threads | 44 | 48 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 350 Watt |
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2696 v4 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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