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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Platinum 8270 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 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 8270 has 26 cores with 52 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum (89) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 has 26 CPU cores and can calculate 52 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 2.70 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
26 | Cores | 16 |
52 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 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 2950X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
1024 GB | 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 | 8.00 MB |
35.75 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 205 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 35.75 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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 |
7405 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270
26C 52T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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