Xeon Gold 5117 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon Gold 5117
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($116) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+158%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($116) |
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 Gold 5117 and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon Gold 5117
The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5117 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5117 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5117 scores 16,897 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5117. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 32 MB+66% |
| L2 Cache | 14 MB+2700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,897 | 16,829 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5117 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5117) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5117 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5117 launched at $1286 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($300 vs $116), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $184 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5117 delivers 56.3 pts/$ vs 145.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 88.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5117 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1286 | $549-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $116-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.3 | 145.1+158% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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