Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon CPU Max 9480 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Sapphire Rapids | Architecture | -- |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 3.40 GHz. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
56 | Cores | 8 |
112 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
-- | C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
112.50 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a TDP of 12.5 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 4677 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
12980 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Unknown | Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra |