AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Intel Xeon D-2796TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across the Cinebench suite: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Xeon D-2796TE. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 2362 against 2268 for Intel, a 4% advantage. The single-core result in the same test is closer, 333 versus 320, a 3.9% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore scores are 9844 for AMD and 9452 for Intel, again a 4% delta, while single-core shows 1389 against 1334, also a 4% delta. Cinebench R23 repeats the pattern: 23440 versus 22507 in multicore (4% gap) and 3309 versus 3177 in single-core (4% gap). The delta percentage is uniform across all six tests at 4% or 3.9%, indicating that the performance relationship is stable regardless of workload intensity.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Xeon D-2796TE at 6510, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X sits at 6231. This is notable because the head-to-head Cinebench tests favor AMD, yet the broader average score favors Intel. The discrepancy arises from the additional Geekbench results recorded for AMD, which are not present in the Intel dataset. The Threadripper 1950X posts 7989 in Geekbench multicore and 1183 in single-core. These Geekbench figures lower its overall average, while the Intel part has no Geekbench entry in the database.

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE sits in the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X also sits in the 62nd percentile. Their nearest rivals confirm the tight grouping. The Xeon D-2796TE is compared to the Intel Xeon W-2191B (average score 6531, delta -0.3%), the Intel Core i9-7960X (6533, -0.3%), the Intel Core i7-12800HE (6467, +0.7%), and the Intel Atom x7405C (6568, -0.9%). The Threadripper 1950X is compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U (6247, -0.3%), the AMD EPYC 7272 (6186, +0.7%), the Intel Core i9-7940X (6147, +1.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7501 (6128, +1.7%). Both processors occupy the same performance tier, with the Xeon D-2796TE holding a slightly higher average score but the Threadripper 1950X winning the specific Cinebench workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X wins in every Cinebench generation tested: R15, R20, and R23, in both multicore and single-core modes. This gives it a clean sweep of six recorded head-to-head results. The margins are narrow but consistent, with every delta at 4% except the R15 single-core test at 3.9%. For users running Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the Threadripper 1950X is the faster part in the database.

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE does not win any recorded head-to-head benchmark. Its advantage appears only in the aggregate average benchmark score, where it leads 6510 to 6231. This is a 4.5% difference in the average, driven by the fact that the AMD part's Geekbench scores are included in its average while the Intel part lacks those entries. The Xeon D-2796TE also holds a higher percentile placement relative to its nearest rivals: its closest competitor, the Intel Atom x7405C, scores 6568, which is only 0.9% above the Xeon. The Threadripper 1950X's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, scores 6247, which is 0.3% below the Threadripper. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all within 0.9% of its score, while the AMD part's nearest rivals range from 0.3% below to 1.7% above it.

The use-case split is clear from the data. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Threadripper 1950X leads with a 3.9% to 4% advantage across all three Cinebench versions. For heavily threaded rendering, the same 4% advantage holds. There is no workload category in the recorded Cinebench results where the Xeon D-2796TE takes the lead. The Intel part's higher average score is a statistical artifact of missing Geekbench data, not evidence of a performance win in any specific test.

The Verdict

The data supports the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for users prioritizing Cinebench rendering performance. It wins every head-to-head test in the database, with deltas of 4% in five tests and 3.9% in one. The consistency of these margins across single-core and multicore workloads suggests a fundamental clock speed advantage: the Threadripper 1950X boosts to 4.00 GHz against the Xeon D-2796TE's 3.10 GHz, and it starts at a 3.40 GHz base clock versus 2.00 GHz. The Intel part compensates with more cores (20 versus 16) and threads (40 versus 32), but the recorded scores show that the higher clock speeds win out in these particular tests.

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE is the better choice for users who need the broader platform features that the data records. It supports ECC memory, which the Threadripper 1950X does not. It has a higher memory bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s. It uses a 10 nm process node versus 14 nm for the AMD part. It draws 118 W TDP against 180 W for the Threadripper. It includes PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes, while the Threadripper's PCIe configuration is not recorded in the database. The Xeon D-2796TE also has a larger L3 cache at 30 MB shared versus 32 MB for the AMD part, though the AMD part has a larger L1 cache per core at 96 KB versus 80 KB.

Both parts sit in the 62nd percentile, and their average scores place them in the same performance class. The Intel part's average of 6510 is higher than the AMD part's 6231, but this is because the Intel part has no Geekbench results dragging its average down. In the tests where both parts have recorded scores, the AMD part wins all of them. The verdict is therefore workload-dependent: choose the Threadripper 1950X for Cinebench rendering, choose the Xeon D-2796TE for ECC memory, lower power draw, and higher memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multicore score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 23440, while the Intel Xeon D-2796TE scores 22507, giving AMD a 4% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon D-2796TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon D-2796TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2796TE has an average benchmark score of 6510. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has an average benchmark score of 6231.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2796TE has 20 cores and 40 threads. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What are the single-core Cinebench R20 scores?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2796TE scores 1334, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 1389, a 4% difference in favor of AMD.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2796TE has a memory bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon D-2796TE is built on Ice Lake-D, a 10 nm process from Intel. It uses the Intel BGA 2579 socket and belongs to the Xeon D generation. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses the Zen architecture on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with the Zen codename and the Ryzen Threadripper (Zen (Whitehaven)) generation label. It uses the AMD Socket SP3r2. The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 14 nm for AMD, which contributes to the Intel part's lower TDP of 118 W against AMD's 180 W.

The core configuration also differs. The Xeon D-2796TE has 20 cores and 40 threads, while the Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. The Threadripper 1950X has a larger L1 cache per core and a slightly larger L3 cache, while the Intel part has a much larger L2 cache per core.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The Xeon D-2796TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.10 GHz. The Threadripper 1950X has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD part is also multiplier unlocked, while the Intel part is locked. Both parts use DDR4 memory with a quad-channel memory bus, but the Intel part has higher memory bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not. The Xeon D-2796TE includes PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes (CPU only), while the Threadripper 1950X's PCIe configuration is not recorded in the database.

The market segments differ. The Xeon D-2796TE is aimed at server and workstation use, while the Threadripper 1950X is a desktop part. The Intel part was released on February 23, 2022, and the AMD part on August 9, 2017. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $2101, and the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $999. The Intel part uses 9,600 million transistors in the AMD chip across a die size of 2x 213 mm², while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded. The Intel part's part number is SRM23SRLCL, and the AMD part's part number is YD195XA8UGAAE. Both parts have active production status.