Xeon Gold 5118 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon Gold 5118
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5118
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 5118 and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon Gold 5118
The Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,744 points. Launch price was $1,273.
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 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5118 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 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 5118 scores 16,744 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB | 32 MB+94% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+2300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,744 | 16,829 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5118 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 5118 | 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 5118) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5118 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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