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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 @ 2.40GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,334 | 1,962 |
| Multicore | 30,935 | 30,162 |
| Estimated price | $894.99 | $1,640 |
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Threads | 48 | 48 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 250 W | 165 W |
| Socket | sTR4 | FCLGA3647 |
| First seen | Q4 2018 | Q3 2019 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a PassMark single-core score of 2,334, compared with 1,962 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 @ 2.40GHz. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a PassMark multicore score of 30,935, compared with 30,162 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 @ 2.40GHz. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX lists sTR4; Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 @ 2.40GHz lists FCLGA3647. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 @ 2.40GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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