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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1,143.15 more expensive!

  • Up to 37% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 23% better value for money
  • Up to 11% more expensive$1,188.88 vs $45.73
  • Up to 11% cheaper$45.73 vs $1,188.88

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 34 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX boosts 45% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 draws 145W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $1,143.15 cheaper.

SP3r2
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LGA2011-3
Colfax
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Broadwell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. It's 23% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX than Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
23% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 27/100, Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Xeon E5-2650 v4 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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