CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD EPYC 9845

CORE STATE Turin
CORE SPECS 160 Cores / 320 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.1 Base / 3.7 GHz Turbo
CACHE 320 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 390W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 5
nm
PROCESS 3 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024
VS
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
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
13,107
6,367
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
1,850
898
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
54,615
26,533
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
7,710
3,745
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
130,037
63,175
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
18,358
8,918
passmark_data_compression
4,680,013
2,364,519
passmark_data_encryption
296,808
125,246
passmark_extended_instructions
314,798
214,794
passmark_find_prime_numbers
1,255
555
passmark_floating_point_math
978,377
501,720
passmark_integer_math
1,687,531
637,476
passmark_multithread
152,985
74,324
passmark_physics
19,631
3,350
passmark_random_string_sorting
538,060
240,792
passmark_single_thread
3,144
1,681
passmark_singlethread
3,144
1,681

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9845 vs Intel Xeon 6980P

AMD's AMD EPYC 9845 and the 6980P chip from Intel provide almost equivalent benchmark scores in this test. Any deltas between both chips remain within margin of error, indicating both could meet buyers comparably effectively. This equivalence positions the determination complex. Secondary factors turn particularly significant. Cost typically tips the decision.

Over obsessing on small benchmark gaps, prospective builders can examine other variables. energy consumption, cooling, total build cost, and feature sets frequently matter larger than small speed improvements. These considerations can influence the balance. Evaluate completely. This broader context plays a role.

For those conflicted between AMD's AMD EPYC 9845 and the 6980P chip from Intel, feel assured that both choice provides equivalent results. The performance figures supports no decisive leader. Make your determination on additional considerations and experience strong results either way. Both are excellent in this respective right. Pick comfortably.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
EPYC 9845
6980P
Core Specs
Cores
160
128 -20.0%
Threads
320
256 -20.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.1
2 -4.8%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.7
3.9 +5.4%
Frequency (GHz)
2.1
2 -4.8%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.7
3.9 +5.4%
Multiplier
21
20 -4.8%
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
320 MB (shared)
504 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
390
500 +28.2%
Configurable TDP
320-400 W
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 5
Granite Rapids
Codename
Turin
Granite Rapids
Generation
EPYC (Zen 5c (Turin))
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)
Process Size
3 nm
5 nm
Die Size
3x 598 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Twelve-channel
Twelve-channel
Memory Bandwidth
576.0 GB/s
614.4 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
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
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$13564
$12460
Part Number
100-000001458
SRPL2Q5SM
Package
FC-LGA6096
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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