AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 8 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) Family Intel Xeon E5 (71)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) CPU group Intel Xeon E5 v2 (15)
1 Generation 4
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 clocks with 3.00 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
8 Cores 10
16 Threads 20
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.80 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
4.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.60 GHz
4.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.30 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, while the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 supports a maximum of 768 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s enabled.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory 768 GB
4 (Quad Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
85.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
16.00 MB L3 Cache 25.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
64 PCIe lanes 40
63.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 is at 25.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Characteristic Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket LGA 2011
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2013
549 $ Release price 1700 $
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 4.0 stars (3 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 (63%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (99%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 (91%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
986 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz
802 (81%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
6909 (95%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
7288 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
1136 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz
712 (63%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
5703 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
4996 (88%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
17040 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
16394 (96%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz
4699 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz
4160 (89%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
168 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz
76 (45%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
1709 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
1413 (83%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
403 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
3678 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
215.1 (100%)
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
2. Intel Core i7-8700KAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Intel Core i7-8700K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
3. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900XAMD Ryzen 7 2700X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
4. Intel Xeon E5-2667 v2Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
5. AMD Ryzen 7 1800XAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
6. Intel Core i7-7820XAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Intel Core i7-7820X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
7. AMD Ryzen 5 3600AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8. Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2
9. Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2Intel Core i7-8700K Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 vs Intel Core i7-8700K
10. Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2


back to index