AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Xeon Gold 6443N | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the Intel Xeon Gold 6443N 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 6443N which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5400/6400 Edge Enhanced (8) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids Edge Enh. |
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 6443N clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6443N |
32 | Cores | 32 |
64 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 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 6443N supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 281.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6443N |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-4400 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 281.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 60.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6443N is 195 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 6443N |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 195 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 6443N is at 60.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6443N |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 4677 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
2990 $ | Release price | 3250 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6443N
2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Xeon Gold 6443N |
Unknown | Unknown |