Xeon Max 9480 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.20
Xeon Max 9480
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
57.12
+9.4%

Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3990X by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.530.03
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency17.0014.88
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$12,980

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 31667% better value for money than Xeon Max 9480.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads128112
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB112.5 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size74 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C64 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480 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 configuration12
SocketTR44677
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data80

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 52.20
Xeon Max 9480 57.12
+9.4%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 79889
Xeon Max 9480 87420
+9.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.20 57.12
Recency 7 February 2020 10 January 2023
Physical cores 64 56
Threads 128 112
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

Xeon Max 9480, on the other hand, has a 9.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Max 9480, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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