Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M 18 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240M is a 18 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 36 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
18 | Cores | 24 |
36 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
Max. Memory | ||
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240M has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 250 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240M has 24.75 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at 76.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
14 nm | Technology | 12 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
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 | Q3/2018 |
5448 $ | Release price | 1299 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Unknown | Unknown |