Xeon 6724P vs Ryzen 9 3950X
Xeon 6724P
Ryzen 9 3950X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 3950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+842%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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 Xeon 6724P and Ryzen 9 3950X
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Ryzen 9 3950X
The Ryzen 9 3950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,519 points. Launch price was $799.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6724P and Ryzen 9 3950X share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 3950X — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 3950X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon 6724P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen 9 3950X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6724P scores 38,061 against the Ryzen 9 3950X's 38,519 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 3950X. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 3950X.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+13% | 64 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 38,061 | 38,519+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6724P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 3950X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 3950X — the Xeon 6724P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6724P) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 3950X). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6724P) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 3950X) — the Xeon 6724P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6724P) and X570,B550 (Ryzen 9 3950X).
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 3950X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6724P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 3950X). Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6724P launched at $3622 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 3950X debuted at $749. At current prices ($3622 vs $389), the Ryzen 9 3950X is $3233 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6724P delivers 10.5 pts/$ vs 99.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 3950X — making the Ryzen 9 3950X the 161.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3622 | $749-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3622 | $389-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 99.0+843% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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