AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 (34) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Skylake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 clocks with 2.30 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 |
12 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
5.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
5.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 supports a maximum of 768 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 768 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 17.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
24 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is 105 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
230 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is at 17.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | LGA 3647 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
549 $ | Release price | 1250 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
29,306 CB R23 MC @ 186 W |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118
2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Xeon Gold 5118 |
Unknown | Unknown |