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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Xeon 6507P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6507P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon 6507P
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,954 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Xeon 6507P
The Xeon 6507P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 31,233 points. Launch price was $765.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6507P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6507P (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon 6507P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 30,954 against the Xeon 6507P's 31,233 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6507P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 29,045 vs 18,000 (47% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,240 vs 2,200, a 55.8% lead for the Xeon 6507P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,241 vs 12,500 (53.3% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+33% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 12 nm | Intel 3 nm-75% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,954 | 31,233 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 29,045+61% | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,240 | 2,200+77% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,241 | 12,500+73% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6507P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6507P — the Xeon 6507P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6507P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX) vs 8 (Xeon 6507P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6507P) — the Xeon 6507P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX) and Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4096 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 88+38% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6507P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6507P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX targets Extreme Multi-threaded Workstation, Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX rivals Core i9-7940X; Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Extreme Multi-threaded Workstation | Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server |
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