Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Xeon w9-3495X

Aggregate performance score

Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
60.17
+10.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
54.34

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 7960X by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1927
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.6032.62
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency15.6814.16
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,889$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 75% better value for money than Xeon w9-3495X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads11248
Base clock speed1.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache105 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size4x 477 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)81 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA4677sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
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 w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes11248

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 w9-3495X 60.17
+10.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 54.34

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 w9-3495X 92087
+10.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83167

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.17 54.34
Recency 15 February 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 56 24
Threads 112 48

Xeon w9-3495X has a 10.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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