Threadripper PRO 7995WX vs Xeon Max 9480

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Primary details

Comparing Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.39no data
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids HBM (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date10 January 2023 (1 year ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$12,980no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)96
Threads112192
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache112.5 MB384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size4x 477 mm212x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data78,840 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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
Socket4677SP5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX. 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 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes80no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 56 96
Threads 112 192
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm

Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 71.4% more physical cores and 71.4% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Xeon Max 9480 and Threadripper PRO 7995WX. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation processor while Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a desktop one.


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