Intel Xeon D-1541 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon D-1541 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon D-1541 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-1541 was released in Q4/2015. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon D (79) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon D-1500 (22) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Broadwell | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon D-1541 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1541 is 2.10 GHz (2.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is at 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon D-1541 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
8 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
2.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon D-1541 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon D-1541 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon D-1541 is 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon D-1541 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon D-1541 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 160.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon D-1541 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
BGA 1667 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
594 $ | Release price | 2990 $ |
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Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-1541
2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon D-1541 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
Unknown | Unknown |