Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Xeon X5670

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5670
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.94
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.27
+262%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 outperforms Xeon X5670 by a whopping 262% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1371475
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.0617.61
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeon (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)29 July 2017 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$67no data
Current price$45 (0.7x MSRP)$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 1561% better value for money than Xeon X5670.

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus support6400 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature81 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,170 million9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size288 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

PCIe version2.0no 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 X5670 3.94
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 14.27
+262%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 outperforms Xeon X5670 by 262% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon X5670 6089
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 22066
+262%

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 outperforms Xeon X5670 by 262% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.94 14.27
Recency 16 March 2010 29 July 2017
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 140 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5670 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5670 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5670 and Ryzen Threadripper 1920, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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