Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Xeon Max 9480
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Xeon Max 9480 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 24 | 14 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.04 | 20.60 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 14.88 | 16.80 |
| Architecture codename | Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| Release date | 10 January 2023 (1 year ago) | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $12,980 | $2,499 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 51400% better value for money than Xeon Max 9480.
Detailed specifications
Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 | 56 (Hexapentaconta-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 112 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 112.5 MB | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 4x 477 mm2 | 4x 71 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 64 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 26,280 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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) | 350 Watt | 350 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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 Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5-4800 | 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 Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.
| 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 | 56.08 | 63.32 |
| Recency | 10 January 2023 | 19 October 2023 |
| Physical cores | 56 | 32 |
| Threads | 112 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
Xeon Max 9480 has 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 12.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Max 9480 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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