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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon w3-2423 or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - 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 w3-2423 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 was released in Q1/2023. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Xeon W-2400 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Sapphire Rapids-WS | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon W-2223 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon w3-2423 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon w3-2423 supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
DDR5-4400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
140.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 has a TDP of 120 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W. |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
144 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
74 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon w3-2423 has a 15.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X cache has a total of 80.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 4677 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
359 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423
2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon w3-2423 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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