Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon CPU Max 9462 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 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 9462 has 32 cores with 64 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 9462 was released in Q1/2023. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Sapphire Rapids | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 is 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
32 | Cores | 32 |
64 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 can use up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 307.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
75.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
80 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
315.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 is 350 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 75.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
10 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 4677 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
7995 $ | Release price | 1799 $ |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Unknown | Unknown |