Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs Xeon Gold 5520+

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 5520+
2023
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
34.94
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
2025
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
54.41
+55.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX outperforms Xeon Gold 5520+ by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking10435
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation23.6218.82
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency7.186.55
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,640$2,899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Gold 5520+ has 26% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads5648
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache52.5 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size2x 763 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)85 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33,260 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 configuration21
Socket4677sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 5520+ and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes80136

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.

Xeon Gold 5520+ 34.94
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 54.41
+55.7%

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.

Xeon Gold 5520+ 61227
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 95346
+55.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.94 54.41
Recency 14 December 2023 23 July 2025
Physical cores 28 24
Threads 56 48
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 350 Watt

Xeon Gold 5520+ has 16.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 70.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX, on the other hand, has a 55.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon Gold 5520+ in performance tests.

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