Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Xeon Gold 5420+
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Gold 5420+ by a whopping 130% 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 the ranking | 95 | 3 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 59.38 | 11.82 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 16.92 | 22.84 |
| Architecture codename | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| Release date | 10 January 2023 (1 year ago) | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,848 | $4,999 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon Gold 5420+ has 402% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.
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 cores | 28 (Octacosa-Core) | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 56 | 128 |
| Base clock speed | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 52.5 MB | 256 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | no data | 8x 71 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 84 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 52,560 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
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 configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Socket | 4677 | sTR5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 205 Watt | 350 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 | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | 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-V | - | + |
| 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 types | DDR5-4400 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 80 | 48 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 36.65 | 84.47 |
| Recency | 10 January 2023 | 19 October 2023 |
| Physical cores | 28 | 64 |
| Threads | 56 | 128 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 205 Watt | 350 Watt |
Xeon Gold 5420+ has 70.7% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 130.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 128.6% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
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.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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