Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 5217 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X - 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 Gold 5217 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5217 was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 5217 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5217 is 3.00 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is at 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
8 | Cores | 64 |
16 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 5217 can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 128.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
128.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 64.00 MB |
11.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon Gold 5217 is 115 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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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Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
115 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 5217 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 11.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 320.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | sTR5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1522 $ | Release price | 5900 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5217
3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
Unknown | Unknown |