Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD EPYC 9654 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon CPU Max 9480 or AMD EPYC 9654 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 has 56 cores with 112 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 was released in Q1/2023. The AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9654 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 9004 (21) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Sapphire Rapids | Architecture | Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD EPYC 9655 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 CPU cores and 192 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9654 is at 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9654 |
56 | Cores | 96 |
112 | Threads | 192 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.55 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 can use up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 307.2 GB/s. The AMD EPYC 9654 supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 460.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9654 |
DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR5-4800 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 6144 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 12 |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 460.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 96.00 MB |
112.50 MB | L3 Cache | 384.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
80 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
315.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 350 W, while the AMD EPYC 9654 has a TDP of 360 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9654 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 360 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 400 W |
-- | TDP down | 320 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 112.50 MB cache. The AMD EPYC 9654 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 480.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 9654 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI |
LGA 4677 | Socket | SP5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
12980 $ | Release price | 11805 $ |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD EPYC 9654 |
Unknown | Unknown |