Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and see which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, video editing, rendering, programming, streaming. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, Blender, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, MATLAB, Handbrake, Gears 5, RealBench, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, 3DMark, PCMark 10, AIDA64, WPrime, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X or Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Summary benchmark results

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

Xeon Platinum 8260M

60%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

58%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Xeon Platinum 8260M is 3% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Xeon Platinum 8260M

69%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches 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 less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Monster Hunter World, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	121.9	106.0
Valorant	138.5	120.5
Cyberpunk 2077	77.6	67.5
Apex Legends	130.2	113.3
Call of Duty Warzone	103.9	90.4
Overwatch	112.2	97.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	95.6	83.1
DOOM Eternal	69.3	60.2
Warzone	108.1	94.0
Assassin's Creed	116.4	101.2
Valheim	115.0	100.0

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 computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So 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 Platinum 8260M

21%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

15%

To make a final resolution 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 Xeon Platinum 8260M is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 165W vs. 250W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to 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

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, streaming, programming, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	211	168
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5808	2982
Cinbench 20 Single-core	366	410
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	14048	6721
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1239	1033
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	35899	18752

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

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Single-Core	2291	2262
Multi-Core	34071	26548

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

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Single-Core	1071	1125
Multi-Core	33238	17679

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 newer the processor, 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. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	August 13, 2018
Type	Server	Desktop
Socket	LGA3647	TR4
Core name	Cascade Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	3.9 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	2.3 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	24	32
Threads	48	64
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	7510 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	165 W	250 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4
Max. Memory	1 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache		3MB
L2 cache		16MB
L3 cache	35.75 MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number		YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 32% better than Xeon Platinum 8260M in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 8 more core than Xeon Platinum 8260M. 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 Platinum 8260M is better: 23
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is better: 12
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.