Ryzen 9 7950X vs Xeon X7460

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X7460
2008
130 Watt
3.02
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+1207%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Xeon X7460 by a whopping 1207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking164167
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.2021.97
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date1 July 2008 (16 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X7460 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 coresno data16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threadsno data32
Base clock speed2.66 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speedno data5.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB L2 Cache64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature64 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.9V-1.45Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X7460 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 configurationno data1
SocketPGA604AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
FSB parity+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon X7460 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 X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-5200

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 X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 X7460 3.02
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+1207%

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 X7460 4803
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681
+1205%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.02 39.46
Recency 1 July 2008 27 September 2022
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon X7460 has 30.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 1206.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X7460 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X7460 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X7460 and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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