Xeon Gold 5318Y vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Xeon Gold 5318Y
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Castle Peak (2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 5318Y and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Xeon Gold 5318Y
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,139 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Castle Peak (2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,455 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5318Y packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 5318Y has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318Y versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses Castle Peak (2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5318Y scores 33,139 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX's 33,455 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28,500 vs 18,500 (42.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,251 vs 1,652, a 27.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,846 vs 11,500 (62.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318Y vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+100% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Castle Peak (2020) |
| PassMark | 33,139 | 33,455 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,500+54% | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,251 | 1,652+32% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,846+90% | 11,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 5318Y supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 5318Y) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | sWRX8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+200% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 5318Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5318Y targets Server / Virtualization, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5318Y rivals Xeon Silver 4316; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX rivals Xeon w5-2455X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server / Virtualization | Professional Workstation |
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