Intel Xeon W-11855M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-11855M and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon W-11855M 6 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon W-11000M (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
11 | Generation | 3 |
Tiger Lake H | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-11855M is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.90 GHz). The processor can compute 12 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 W-11855M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
6 | Cores | 32 |
12 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-11855M, 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 W-11855M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon W-11855M has a TDP of 45 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 W-11855M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
35 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-11855M has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 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 W-11855M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
10 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 |
BGA 1787 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
450 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-11855M | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |