Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Xeon Platinum 8280

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8280
2019
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
21.42
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.71
+309%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8280 by a whopping 309% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2613
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.6411.62
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiency9.5322.85
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018−2019)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date2 April 2019 (5 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$10,009$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 609% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8280.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8280 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 speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache1.75 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data8x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,000 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8280 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
SocketFCLGA3647sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
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+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 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 8280 21.42
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 87.71
+309%

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 8280 32781
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134223
+309%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.42 87.71
Recency 2 April 2019 19 October 2023
Physical cores 28 64
Threads 56 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 350 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8280 has 70.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 309.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 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 8280 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8280 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8280 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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