Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 5218 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 5218 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 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 5218 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
16 | Cores | 64 |
32 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 5218 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | 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 |
22.00 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 TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has a TDP of 125 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has a 22.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X cache has a total of 320.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | 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 |
1275 $ | Release price | 5900 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218
2.30 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 5218 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
Unknown | Unknown |