Intel Xeon W-1250P | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-1250P or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 W-1250P has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-1250P was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon W-1200 (13) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
10 | Generation | 3 |
Comet Lake W | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-1250P has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1250P is 4.10 GHz (4.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
6 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Xeon W-1250P or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics P630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | 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 P630 | 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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-1250P can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-1250P is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-1250P is manufactured in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 140.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1200 | 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 |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
311 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-1250P
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-1250P | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |