Ryzen 9 5900X vs Xeon Gold 6242R

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6242R
2020
20 cores / 40 threads, 205 Watt
21.58
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.61
+14%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Xeon Gold 6242R by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking248206
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.0332.25
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency9.9622.17
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,529$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 89% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6242R.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4024
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3137
L1 cache1.25 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache20 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum core temperature76 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647AM4
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes48no 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 Gold 6242R 21.58
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.61
+14%

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 Gold 6242R 34282
Ryzen 9 5900X 39097
+14%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.58 24.61
Recency 24 February 2020 5 November 2020
Physical cores 20 12
Threads 40 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Gold 6242R has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 14% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 95.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6242R in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6242R is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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