CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD EPYC 9734

CORE STATE Bergamo

CORE SPECS 112 Cores / 224 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.2 Base / 3 GHz Turbo

CACHE 256 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 340W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 4

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2023

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6980P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids

CORE SPECS 128 Cores / 256 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2 Base / 3.9 GHz Turbo

CACHE 504 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 500W

ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

8,763

6,367

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,237

898

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

36,516

26,533

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

5,155

3,745

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

86,943

63,175

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

12,274

8,918

passmark_data_compression

2,900,008

2,364,519

passmark_data_encryption

179,390

125,246

passmark_extended_instructions

205,925

214,794

passmark_find_prime_numbers

829

555

passmark_floating_point_math

549,045

501,720

passmark_integer_math

823,150

637,476

passmark_multithread

102,286

74,324

passmark_physics

6,747

3,350

passmark_random_string_sorting

357,638

240,792

passmark_single_thread

2,310

1,681

passmark_singlethread

2,310

1,681

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9734 vs Intel Xeon 6980P

The comparison between AMD EPYC 9734 (AMD) and 6980P by Intel reveals surprisingly comparable results. Each processors provide equivalent scores over the majority of tasks, making the pick mainly based on price. This score results demonstrates this assessment. No processor possesses a definitive lead. Buyers should select based on other elements.

Neither processor possesses a definitive lead here. AMD EPYC 9734 (AMD) leads barely in specific tests, while 6980P by Intel wins others. The alternating dynamic indicates underlying equivalence between both chips. The gaps are marginal and possibly imperceptible in actual usage. The two deliver solid throughput.

Instead of dwelling on slight performance deltas, interested consumers can examine other factors. TDP, cooling, motherboard prices, and extras typically play a role larger than minor performance improvements. These considerations can tip the decision. Evaluate comprehensively. The complete context plays a role.

When all is said and done: AMD EPYC 9734 (AMD) and 6980P by Intel are closely matched. Neither merits a obvious nod over the competitor. Let value and ecosystem factors guide your ultimate determination. Both CPUs can serve you capably. This is a solid situation.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

EPYC 9734

6980P

Core Specs

Cores

112

128 +14.3%

Threads

224

256 +14.3%

Base Clock (GHz)

2.2

2 -9.1%

Boost Clock (GHz)

3.9 +30.0%

Frequency (GHz)

2.2

2 -9.1%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

3.9 +30.0%

Multiplier

20 -9.1%

SMP CPUs

2 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

112 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

2 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

256 MB (shared)

504 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

340

500 +47.1%

Configurable TDP

320-400 W

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Architecture

Zen 4

Granite Rapids

Codename

Bergamo

Granite Rapids

Generation

EPYC (Zen 4c (Bergamo))

Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)

Process Size

5 nm

Transistors

71,000 million

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Die Size

8x 73 mm²

3x 598 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

Memory Bus

Twelve-channel

Memory Bandwidth

460.8 GB/s

614.4 GB/s

ECC Memory

Yes

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket SP5

Intel Socket 7529

PCIe

Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

10 nm

Interconnect

UPI Links

—

6 x24 24 GT/s

CXL

—

Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)

Other

Market

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$9600

$12460

Part Number

100-000001235

SRPL2Q5SM

Package

FC-LGA6096

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

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95°C

Bundled Cooler

None

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