Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon CPU Max 9480 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 - 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 Phenom II X4 955 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X4 955 was released in Q2/2009. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Sapphire Rapids | Architecture | Deneb (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Phenom II X4 955 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 955 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 955 |
56 | Cores | 4 |
112 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 Phenom II X4 955 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 955 |
DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
112.50 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
80 | PCIe lanes | -- |
315.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 350 W, while the AMD Phenom II X4 955 has a TDP of 125 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 Phenom II X4 955 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 112.50 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X4 955 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 955 |
10 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 4677 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2009 |
12980 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 |
Unknown | Unknown |