Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E5-2687W v2 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX - 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 E5-2687W v2 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 was released in Q3/2013. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Xeon E5 v2 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Ivy Bridge EP | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 is 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is at 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
59.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 is 150 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 25.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 72.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
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 |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
1925 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |