Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E5-2687W v4 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX - 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 v4 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 1536 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 was released in Q1/2016. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Xeon E5 v4 (24) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 (6) |
6 | Generation | 5 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v3 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is at 4.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 can use up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 332.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 332.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is 160 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 E5-2687W v4 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
160 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2687W v4 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |