Ryzen 9 5950X vs Xeon X5482

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5482
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 150 Watt
1.57
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
25.84
+1546%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Xeon X5482 by a whopping 1546% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking2252225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0325.39
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency0.4410.40
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameHarpertown (2007−2008)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date11 November 2007 (17 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,279$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 84533% better value for money than Xeon X5482.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB L2 Cache64 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)63 °C95 °C
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.35Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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
SocketLGA771AM4
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching+no data
FSB parity+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboardDDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5482 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe version2.04.0

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 X5482 1.57
Ryzen 9 5950X 25.84
+1546%

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 X5482 Samples: 63 2755
Ryzen 9 5950X Samples: 14929 45406
+1548%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon X5482 433
Ryzen 9 5950X 2211
+411%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon X5482 1339
Ryzen 9 5950X 12067
+801%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.57 25.84
Recency 11 November 2007 5 November 2020
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 1545.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 42.9% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon X5482 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5482 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.

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