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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the Intel Xeon Gold 6248R and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6248R which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6248R clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
32 | Cores | 24 |
64 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6248R supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 35.75 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6248R is 150 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6248R is at 35.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
2990 $ | Release price | 2889 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Xeon Gold 6248R |
Unknown | Unknown |