Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon CPU Max 9480 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X was released in Q1/2020. |
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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 3000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Sapphire Rapids | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
-- | 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
56 | Cores | 64 |
112 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
112.50 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
80 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
315.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 350 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 112.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 288.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 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 | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 | Q1/2020 |
12980 $ | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |