Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Xeon Gold 5420+

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 5420+
2023
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
37.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.35
+135%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Gold 5420+ by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking803
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Architecture codenameSapphire RapidsStorm Peak
Release date10 January 2023 (1 year ago)no data
Current priceno data$4992

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads56128
Base clock speed2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache52.5 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data8x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)84 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 configuration21
Socket4677sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+no data

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4400DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes80no data

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 Gold 5420+ 37.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 87.35
+135%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Gold 5420+ by 135% 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 Gold 5420+ 57593
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 135107
+135%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Gold 5420+ by 135% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.24 87.35
Physical cores 28 64
Threads 56 128
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 350 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 5420+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 5420+ is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop one.


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