Intel Xeon W-3223 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3223 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Xeon W-3223

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3223

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 10 month(s) later
Around 33% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 13% lower typical power consumption: 160 Watt vs 180 Watt
Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1037 vs 983
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2439 vs 2316

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 Jun 2019 vs 31 July 2017
L2 cache	8 MB vs 6 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	160 Watt vs 180 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1037 vs 983
PassMark - Single thread mark	2439 vs 2316

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
8 more threads: 24 vs 16
2.3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 94% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 8440 vs 8149
Around 36% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 23093 vs 17003

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	12 vs 8
Number of threads	24 vs 16
L1 cache	1152 KB vs 512 KB
L3 cache	32 MB vs 16.5 MB
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	8440 vs 8149
PassMark - CPU mark	23093 vs 17003

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3223
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1037

983

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

8149

8440

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2439

2316

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

17003

23093

Name	Intel Xeon W-3223	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1037	983
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	8149	8440
PassMark - Single thread mark	2439	2316
PassMark - CPU mark	17003	23093
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		6314

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3223	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Zen
Launch date	3 Jun 2019	31 July 2017
Launch price (MSRP)	$749	$800
Place in performance rating	1083	1085
Processor Number	W-3223
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor	AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Family		AMD Ryzen Processors
OPN PIB		YD192XA8AEWOF
OPN Tray		YD192XA8UC9AE
OS Support		Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Price now		$419.95
Value for money (0-100)		13.14
Performance
Base frequency	3.50 GHz	3.5 GHz
L1 cache	512 KB	1152 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	16.5 MB	32 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	68°C	68°C
Maximum frequency	4.00 GHz	4 GHz
Number of cores	8	12
Number of threads	16	24
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
64 bit support
Die size		213 mm
Transistor count		9600 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	6	4
Maximum memory size	1 TB
Supported memory frequency	2666 MHz	2667 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	sTR4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	160 Watt	180 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Thermal Solution		Not included
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Run Sure Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2
Speed Shift technology
AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium
AMD SenseMI
Enmotus FuzeDrive
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
The "Zen" Core Architecture
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)