Intel Xeon W-3265M vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3265M and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Xeon W-3265M

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3265M

Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

L1 cache	1.5 MB vs 1 MB
L2 cache	24 MB vs 8 MB

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

CPU is newer: launch date 5 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.7 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Around 94% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 95% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 205 Watt
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2705 vs 2585
Around 13% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 38678 vs 34147

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	25 Nov 2019 vs 3 Jun 2019
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L3 cache	64 MB vs 33 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt vs 205 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2705 vs 2585
PassMark - CPU mark	38678 vs 34147

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3265M
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2585

2705

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

34147

38678

Name	Intel Xeon W-3265M	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2585	2705
PassMark - CPU mark	34147	38678
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1296
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		14150
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		10728

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3265M	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Zen 2
Launch date	3 Jun 2019	25 Nov 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$6353	$749
Place in performance rating	564	570
Processor Number	W-3265M
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
OPN PIB		100-100000051WOF
OPN Tray		100-000000051
Performance
Base frequency	2.70 GHz	3.5 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s
L1 cache	1.5 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	24 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	78°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
64 bit support
Number of cores		16
Number of threads		32
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	6	2
Maximum memory size	2 TB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	205 Watt	105 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64	40
PCI Express revision	3.0	4.0
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® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
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)