Comparing AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  AMD Ryzen Intel Xeon E7
• Generation
  2 4
• CPU group
  AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Intel Xeon E7 v2

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  3.50 GHz 2.50 GHz
• CPU Cores
  16 15
• Turbo (1 Core)
  4.40 GHz 3.10 GHz
• CPU Threads
  32 30
• Hyperthreading
  Yes Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  no iGPU no iGPU
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  No No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  No No
• h264
  No No
• VP9
  No No
• VP8
  No No
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  No No
• VC-1
  No No
• JPEG
  No No

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2.

• Memory type
  DDR4-2933 DDR3-1600
• ECC
  Yes Yes
• Memory channels
  4 4
• PCIe version
  3.0
• PCIe lanes
  64

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  180 W 130 W

Contrast the specs of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2 CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  AMD-V, SVM VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
• L3-Cache
  32.00 MB 38.00 MB
• Architecture
  Colfax (Zen+) Ivy Bridge EX
• Technology
  12 nm 22 nm
• Socket
  TR4 (SP3r2) LGA 2011
• Release date
  Q3/2018 Q1/2014

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Xeon E7-2880 v2. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Unknown Unknown