Ryzen 9 9950X vs Xeon Platinum 8352Y

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8352Y
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
43.21
+3.4%
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.77

Xeon Platinum 8352Y outperforms Ryzen 9 9950X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.14
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency19.9423.24
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature81 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFCLGA4189AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes6424

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 Platinum 8352Y 43.21
+3.4%
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.77

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 Platinum 8352Y 68643
+3.5%
Ryzen 9 9950X 66352

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.21 41.77
Recency 1 April 2021 15 August 2024
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8352Y has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 20.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8352Y is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8352Y and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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