Intel Xeon Gold 6246R vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice by looking at the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X tests and decide which is better for games or normal use for rendering, machine learning, programming, streaming, video editing. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as Blender, Gears 5, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, Handbrake, 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, Blender, RealBench, Prime95, SuperPi.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Valorant
Halo Infinite
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
DOOM: Eternal
Last Man Standing
Borderlands 3
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Rainbow Six Siege
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valheim
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Overwatch
Grand Theft Auto V
Watch Dogs Legion
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Death Stranding

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or Intel Xeon Gold 6246R.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Xeon Gold 6246R

59%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

57%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Xeon Gold 6246R is 3% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Xeon Gold 6246R

62%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Battlefield V, Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), League of Legends (LOL), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	109.5	100.5
Valorant	124.5	114.2
Cyberpunk 2077	69.7	63.9
Apex Legends	117.0	107.3
Call of Duty Warzone	93.4	85.6
Overwatch	100.8	92.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	85.9	78.8
DOOM Eternal	62.2	57.1
Warzone	97.1	89.1
Assassin's Creed	104.6	95.9
Valheim	103.3	94.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Xeon Gold 6246R

16%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

20%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is more energy efficient than the Xeon Gold 6246R since it has less power consumption: 205W vs. 180W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	179	176
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5252	2584
Cinbench 20 Single-core	397	439
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	12359	5843
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1059	1003
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	29861	18215

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Single-Core	2365	2481
Multi-Core	30393	25788

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Single-Core	1041	1103
Multi-Core	21110	12232

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	October 02, 2018
Type	Server	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA3647	sTR4
Core name	Cascade Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	4.1 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	16	12
Threads	32	24
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	7510 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	205 W	180 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4
Max. Memory	1 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache		1.125MB
L2 cache		6MB
L3 cache	35.75 MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number		YD292XA8UC9AF YD292XA8AFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 2% better than Xeon Gold 6246R in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon Gold 6246R has 4 more core than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is better: 24
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is better: 11
Although it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Xeon Gold 6246R and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Xeon Gold 6246R specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X specs and review.