CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

CORE STATE Shimada Peak

CORE SPECS 32 Cores / 64 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 4 Base / 5.4 GHz Turbo

CACHE 128 MB

MAX TDP 350W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 5

PROCESS 4 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6740E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest

CORE SPECS 96 Cores / 96 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo

CACHE 96 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 250W

ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

passmark_data_compression

1,757,998

1,786,845

passmark_data_encryption

86,765

137,106

passmark_extended_instructions

142,342

78,968

passmark_find_prime_numbers

615

526

passmark_floating_point_math

309,719

309,333

passmark_integer_math

465,378

457,614

passmark_multithread

107,399

76,167

passmark_physics

6,835

7,608

passmark_random_string_sorting

191,445

220,684

passmark_single_thread

4,530

1,997

passmark_singlethread

4,530

1,997

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

N/A

6,525

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

N/A

921

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

N/A

27,191

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

N/A

3,838

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

N/A

64,741

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

N/A

9,140

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Intel Xeon 6740E

The comparison between the Intel 6740E and Threadripper 9970X from AMD shows impressively comparable benchmark scores. Each options provide comparable performance throughout most workloads, leaving this pick primarily contingent on cost. This test figures validates this conclusion. No processor has a overwhelming lead. Users should select based on secondary factors.

Instead of obsessing on marginal benchmark differences, future builders could evaluate additional variables. thermal performance, acoustics, platform costs, and functionality frequently play a role more than minor speed improvements. Such factors might sway the decision. Consider completely. The broader context counts.

When users uncertain between the Intel 6740E and Threadripper 9970X from AMD, rest certain that either selection achieves equivalent capability. This test figures validates no obvious winner. Reach your choice on secondary considerations and enjoy capable results either way. Each are champions in this given regard. Pick assuredly.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

Threadripper 9970X

6740E

Core Specs

Cores

96 +200.0%

Threads

96 +50.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

2.4 -40.0%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.2 -40.7%

Frequency (GHz)

2.4 -40.0%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.2 -40.7%

Multiplier

24 -40.0%

SMP CPUs

2 +100.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

96 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

4 MB (per module)

L3 Cache

128 MB

96 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

350

250 -28.6%

Architecture

Zen 5

Sierra Forest

Codename

Shimada Peak

Sierra Forest

Generation

Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5 (Shimada Peak))

Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)

Process Size

4 nm

5 nm

Transistors

33,260 million

—

Die Size

4x 70.6 mm²

578 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

Memory Bus

Quad-channel

Eight-channel

Memory Bandwidth

204.8 GB/s

409.6 GB/s

ECC Memory

Yes

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket sTR5

Intel Socket 4710

PCIe

Gen 5, 80 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

10 nm

Interconnect

UPI Links

—

4 x24 20 GT/s

CXL

—

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

Other

Market

Desktop

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$2499

$5265

Part Number

100-000001594

SRPFV

Package

FC-LGA4844

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

106°C

Bundled Cooler

None

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