Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Xeon Max 9480

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Max 9480
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
53.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+16.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Xeon Max 9480 by a moderate 17% 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 ranking2414
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0321.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.4016.81
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids HBM (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date10 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 72833% 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads11264
Base clock speed1.9 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache112.5 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size4x 477 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 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 configuration21
Socket4677sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 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 2no 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 typesDDR5-4800DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Max 9480 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8048

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 Max 9480 53.24
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+16.8%

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 Max 9480 84567
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+16.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 53.24 62.18
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 16.8% 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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