Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E7-4870 v2 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX - 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 E7-4870 v2 has 15 cores with 30 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. Up to 1536 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 was released in Q1/2014. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX was released in Q1/2021. |
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Intel Xeon E7 (20) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Ivy Bridge EX | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 2.30 GHz (2.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is at 4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
15 | Cores | 12 |
30 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 can use up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 70.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
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 |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
3200 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
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