Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Platinum 8256 or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 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 Platinum 8256 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum (89) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.50 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a 16.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X cache has a total of 72.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
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 | Q4/2020 |
7010 $ | Release price | 799 $ |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
Unknown | Unknown |