Compare AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6230R for performance and features.
Compare AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6230R for performance and features.
Hi, I see you're comparing two workstations with different architectures. Your AMD system has a Threadripper 3970X with 32 cores and 64GB RAM, while your HP Z8 G4 features 54 cores but only 128GB of RAM. Despite the Z8 having more cores, your AMD machine handles 3D rendering tasks like Vray and Corona much better. When you ran ray tracing on your GPU, the AMD RTX 3070 with 8GB VRAM finished in just 6 hours, whereas the Z8's RTX 4000 took 14 hours. It seems the difference comes down to GPU efficiency, memory bandwidth, and how well each platform utilizes its cores. If you want clarity, focus on GPU capabilities and workload optimization rather than raw core counts alone. Let me know if you need more details!
Quadro boards prioritize stability over speed, often offering greater memory capacity than comparable RTX models. Their base clock runs at 3.7 GHz on Threadripper systems, capping at 4.5 GHz, while Xeon-based models start at 2.7 GHz with a maximum boost of 3.9 GHz. I think these are built around 10th generation cores; to outperform AMD in benchmarks, the 10th gen Xeons would need even higher clock speeds since the Threadripper handles more work per core compared to the Xeon, which explains why it's being surpassed.
Zomeguy for the reply... it seems speed per core matters more than total counts. That’s why Threadripper can outperform Xeon despite having fewer cores—its higher clock speeds give it an edge. In short, a more powerful core with better frequency beats a cheaper one with many cores. Regarding Xeon, there are still strengths depending on your workload. Would you like to know what makes Xeon useful?
Uncertain about this. For raw CPU performance thanks to the Threadripper’s strong single-core speed and higher clock speeds, it’s the quicker choice. There could be other advantages on the Xeon platform I’m not aware of, but I don’t have enough details. Intel plans to release a newer Xeon that will surpass the Threadripper, while AMD just launched their new 5000 series Threadrippers Pro, ensuring continuous improvement in this space.