AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 - 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 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 has 40 cores with 80 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 has 40 CPU cores and 80 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 is at 2.20 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 |
64 | Cores | 40 |
128 | Threads | 80 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 166.4 GB/s. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 307.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
64.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 97.50 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 80 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 315.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W, while the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 320.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 97.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 4677 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
5900 $ | Release price | 8750 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
40C 80T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460
2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 |
Unknown | Unknown |