Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M 26 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum (89) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M is a 26 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 52 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
26 | Cores | 32 |
52 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
2.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1536 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
128.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
36.00 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 Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
10400 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |