Intel Xeon W-3245 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3245 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: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Xeon W-3245

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3245

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 12
Around 47% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3 GHz
2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2581 vs 2299
Around 40% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30975 vs 22066

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 Jun 2019 vs July 2017
Number of cores	16 vs 12
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz vs 3 GHz
L2 cache	16 MB vs 512 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2581 vs 2299
PassMark - CPU mark	30975 vs 22066

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 45% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 64% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 205 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
L1 cache	128 KB (per core) vs 1 MB
L3 cache	32768 KB vs 22 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt vs 205 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3245
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2581

2299

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

30975

22066

Name	Intel Xeon W-3245	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1118
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	14290
PassMark - Single thread mark	2581	2299
PassMark - CPU mark	30975	22066

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3245	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Zen
Launch date	3 Jun 2019	July 2017
Launch price (MSRP)	$1999
Place in performance rating	749	889
Processor Number	W-3245
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	3.20 GHz
L1 cache	1 MB	128 KB (per core)
L2 cache	16 MB	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	22 MB	32768 KB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	77°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	3 GHz
Number of cores	16	12
Number of threads	32
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)	205 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™)