Intel Xeon D-2796NT | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon D-2796NT or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 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-2796NT has 20 cores with 40 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-2796NT was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Xeon D (79) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Xeon D-2700 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Ice Lake | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon D-2796NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 2.00 GHz (3.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is at 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
20 | Cores | 12 |
40 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.80 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon D-2796NT can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
30.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 120 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon D-2796NT is manufactured in 10 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 70.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 2579 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
2165 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2796NT
2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon D-2796NT | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Unknown | Unknown |