Intel Xeon Gold 6230N | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 6230N or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 Gold 6230N has 20 cores with 40 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6230N was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6230N has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6230N is 2.30 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
20 | Cores | 24 |
40 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 6230N can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 140.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
27.50 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon Gold 6230N is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Gold 6230N | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured in 14 nm and has 27.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 140.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
14 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 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
2046 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6230N
20C 40T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6230N | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |