Intel Xeon W-2275 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Xeon W-2275 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and understand which is better for games or normal use for video editing, streaming, rendering, programming, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, PCMark 10, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, GeekBench 6, 5.2, AIDA64, Furmark, Blender, SuperPi, Blender, MATLAB, 7zip, 3DMark, WPrime, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, Handbrake, PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, RealBench.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Xeon W-2275.

Summary benchmark results

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

Xeon W-2275

58%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

59%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 1% better than Xeon W-2275. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Xeon W-2275

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

61%

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 little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Forza Horizon 4, DOTA 2A, Metro Exodus, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3, Control, Microsoft Flight Simulator, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.6	107.8
Valorant	115.5	122.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.7	68.6
Apex Legends	108.5	115.1
Call of Duty Warzone	86.6	91.8
Overwatch	93.5	99.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.7	84.5
DOOM Eternal	57.7	61.2
Warzone	90.1	95.5
Assassin's Creed	97.0	102.9
Valheim	95.8	101.6

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: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 W-2275

24%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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 W-2275 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, 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 performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit 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 W-2275	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	214	174
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3179	5189
Cinbench 20 Single-core	408	398
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6952	11463
Cinbench 23 Single-core	989	1103
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	27874	33213

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

	Intel Xeon W-2275	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Single-Core	2887	2357
Multi-Core	28371	32318

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

	Intel Xeon W-2275	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Single-Core	1228	1135
Multi-Core	13346	19382

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. 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 can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Xeon W-2275	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	August 13, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA2066	sTR4
Core name	Cascade Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.3 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	14	32
Threads	28	64
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	4130 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	165 W	250 W
Memory type	DDR4 2933	DDR4
Max. Memory	1 Gb
Memory Frequency		2933
Memory bandwidth	93.85 GB/s
L1 cache		3MB
L2 cache		16MB
L3 cache	19.25 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 Xeon W-2275 is 9% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 18 more core than Xeon W-2275. 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 W-2275 is better: 12
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is better: 25
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Xeon W-2275 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Xeon W-2275 specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX specs and review.