Intel Xeon W-3235 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3235 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

Intel Xeon W-3235

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3235

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
Around 47% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3 GHz
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2642 vs 2299
Around 16% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25578 vs 22066

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 June 2019 vs July 2017
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz vs 3 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB vs 512 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2642 vs 2299
PassMark - CPU mark	25578 vs 22066

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 66% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 44% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 180 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
L1 cache	128 KB (per core) vs 768 KB
L3 cache	32768 KB vs 19.25 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt vs 180 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3235
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2642

2299

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

25578

22066

Name	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
PassMark - Single thread mark	2642	2299
PassMark - CPU mark	25578	22066
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1088
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	11988

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Zen
Launch date	3 June 2019	July 2017
Launch price (MSRP)	$1398
Place in performance rating	839	856
Processor Number	W-3235
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	3.30 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB	128 KB (per core)
L2 cache	12 MB	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	19.25 MB	32768 KB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	72°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	3 GHz
Number of cores	12	12
Number of threads	24
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
64 bit support
Die size		213 mm
Transistor count		9600 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	6
Maximum memory bandwidth	131.13 GB/s
Maximum memory size	1 TB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR4
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	SP3r2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	180 Watt	125 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64
PCI Express revision	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
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™)