CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD EPYC 9255

CORE STATE Turin
CORE SPECS 24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.25 Base / 4.8 GHz Turbo
CACHE 128 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 200W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 5
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6520P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 4 GHz Turbo
CACHE 144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 210W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
6,483
5,392
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
915
761
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
27,013
22,467
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
3,813
3,171
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
64,318
53,495
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
9,080
7,552
passmark_data_compression
1,018,904
841,518
passmark_data_encryption
59,668
45,188
passmark_extended_instructions
75,185
64,557
passmark_find_prime_numbers
580
526
passmark_floating_point_math
183,367
162,862
passmark_integer_math
306,442
214,288
passmark_multithread
76,580
62,936
passmark_physics
9,740
7,209
passmark_random_string_sorting
129,202
95,736
passmark_single_thread
3,655
3,356
passmark_singlethread
3,655
3,356

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9255 vs Intel Xeon 6520P

The comparison between AMD EPYC 9255 and Intel's 6520P chip shows impressively close capabilities. Both options achieve competitive performance over most scenarios, leaving the choice mostly contingent on availability. The score data supports this conclusion. Not one processor has a clear lead. Buyers should pick based on secondary considerations.

Over obsessing on marginal frame rate gaps, prospective builders could examine other elements. thermal performance, noise levels, motherboard prices, and capabilities typically play a role greater than marginal processing improvements. These considerations might influence the scales. Evaluate broadly. This broader view matters.

None of the CPU holds a decisive lead between them. AMD EPYC 9255 wins marginally in some benchmarks, while Intel's 6520P chip wins others. The back-and-forth pattern implies core balance between both chips. Any deltas are minor and likely imperceptible in everyday applications. The two provide strong capability.

To summarize, this comparison between AMD EPYC 9255 and Intel's 6520P chip results in a near tie. Processing variations are small and improbable to change real-world applications. Focus your selection on cost, motherboard preferences, and particular feature priorities. The two are solid picks. This parity is actual.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
EPYC 9255
6520P
Core Specs
Cores
24
24 0.0%
Threads
48
48 0.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
3.25
2.4 -26.2%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.8
4 -16.7%
Frequency (GHz)
3.25
2.4 -26.2%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.8
4 -16.7%
Multiplier
32.5
24 -26.2%
SMP CPUs
2
2 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
128 MB (shared)
144 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
200
210 +5.0%
Configurable TDP
200-240 W
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 5
Granite Rapids
Codename
Turin
Granite Rapids
Generation
EPYC (Zen 5 (Turin))
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
Transistors
33,260 million
Die Size
4x 70.6 mm²
598 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Twelve-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
576.0 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket SP5
Intel Socket 4710
PCIe
Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
6 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$2495
$1295
Part Number
100-000000694
SRVNQ
Package
FC-LGA6096
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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