Ryzen 9 7950X 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 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+82.9%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Xeon Gold 6242R by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24867
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.05no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency9.9621.97
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,529no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4032
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1.25 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache20 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature76 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X 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
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
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 7950X 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 7950X 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 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4824

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 7950X 39.46
+82.9%

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 7950X 62682
+82.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.58 39.46
Recency 24 February 2020 27 September 2022
Physical cores 20 16
Threads 40 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon Gold 6242R has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 82.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 20.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X 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 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6242R and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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