Ryzen 9 7950X vs Xeon Platinum 8180M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8180M
2017
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
32.38
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+21.9%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8180M by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12567
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiency14.9421.95
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date11 July 2017 (7 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$13,011no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads5632
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors8,000 million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size1.5 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4824

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 Platinum 8180M 32.38
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+21.9%

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.

Xeon Platinum 8180M 51439
Ryzen 9 7950X 62680
+21.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.38 39.46
Recency 11 July 2017 27 September 2022
Physical cores 28 16
Threads 56 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8180M has 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 21.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 20.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8180M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8180M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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