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Intel Xeon 636

vs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Xeon 636 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

Intel Xeon 636

Newer Launch Date: February 2026 (February 2026 vs July 2025)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Larger L3 Cache: 64 MB (48 MB shared vs 64 MB)
Higher Technology: TSMC 4nm FinFET (5 nm vs TSMC 4nm FinFET)

Basic

Intel

Label Name

AMD

February 2026

Launch Date

July 2025

Server

Platform

Desktop

Xeon 636

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Granite Rapids

Code Name

Shimada Peak

Intel

Foundry

Xeon 600 (Granite Rapids-WS)

Generation

Zen 5

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

4.7 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Up to 5.4 GHz

3.5 GHz

Performance-core Base Frequency

4.7 GHz

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.

112 KB per core

L1 Cache

960 KB

2 MB per core

L2 Cache

12 MB

48 MB shared

L3 Cache

64 MB

35.0

Multiplier

Intel Socket 4710

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

sTR5

Yes

Unlocked Multiplier

Unlocked for Overclocking

AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.

Yes

100 MHz

Bus Frequency

5 nm

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

TSMC 4nm FinFET

170 W

TDP

350W

101°C

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

95°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

PCIe® 5.0

PCIe Version

PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

x86-64

Memory Specifications

DDR5-6400

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR5

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

Up to 6400 MT/s

Yes

ECC Memory Support

Yes (Default Enabled)

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Discrete Graphics Card Required