Xeon Max 9480 vs Core i5
Aggregate performance score
Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Core i5 by a whopping 2505% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1772 | 20 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 6.75 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Architecture codename | no data | Sapphire Rapids HBM |
| Release date | 1 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | 10 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Current price | $190 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | no data | 56 (Hexapentaconta-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 112 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 1.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 3.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 112.5 MB |
| Chip lithography | no data | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 4x 477 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 64 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 2 |
| Socket | no data | 4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 350 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR5-4800 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 80 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Core i5 by 2505% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Core i5 by 3265% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.17 | 56.52 |
| Recency | 1 October 2023 | 10 January 2023 |
The Xeon Max 9480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5 in performance tests.
Note that Core i5 is a desktop processor while Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5 and Xeon Max 9480, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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