Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Xeon Platinum 8173M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8173M
28 cores / 56 threads
17.64
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+380%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8173M by a whopping 380% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data11.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiencyno data22.88
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Storm Peak (2023)
Release dateno data19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads56128
Base clock speedno data3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz5.1 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache1.75 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data8x 71 mm2
Number of transistorsno data52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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
SocketSocket PsTR5
Power consumption (TDP)no data350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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 Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno 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 dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4848

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 8173M 17.64
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+380%

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 8173M 28025
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134396
+380%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.64 84.61
Physical cores 28 64
Threads 56 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a 379.6% higher aggregate performance score, 128.6% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8173M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8173M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8173M and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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