CPU Comparison

AMD
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
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6745P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 32 Cores / 64 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.1 Base / 4.3 GHz Turbo
CACHE 336 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 300W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

passmark_data_compression
1,757,998
1,352,801
passmark_data_encryption
86,765
66,665
passmark_extended_instructions
142,342
108,326
passmark_find_prime_numbers
615
681
passmark_floating_point_math
309,719
267,438
passmark_integer_math
465,378
336,926
passmark_multithread
107,399
84,210
passmark_physics
6,835
6,144
passmark_random_string_sorting
191,445
133,528
passmark_single_thread
4,530
3,450
passmark_singlethread
4,530
3,450
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
N/A
7,214
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
N/A
1,018
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
N/A
30,062
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
N/A
4,244
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
N/A
71,578

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Intel Xeon 6745P

Intel 6745P and AMD Threadripper 9970X provide almost identical benchmark scores in the comparison. Any variations between them land below testing variance, implying both would serve consumers comparably well. This equality renders the determination interesting. Secondary considerations turn especially important. Cost often tips the scales.

Not one chip possesses a overwhelming edge in this matchup. Intel 6745P wins barely in particular workloads, while AMD Threadripper 9970X claims alternative tests. This back-and-forth trend implies underlying balance between both chips. Any gaps are small and potentially imperceptible in everyday tasks. Both achieve capable results.

From a engineering perspective, Intel 6745P and AMD Threadripper 9970X share similar specifications. Execution configurations, frequency rates, and cache amounts are virtually matched. The technical equality supports the similar test numbers. Not one maintains a substantial specification edge. The playing field is even.

At the end of the day: Intel 6745P and AMD Threadripper 9970X are closely comparable. Neither deserves a clear nod over the alternative. Let value and ecosystem factors shape your ultimate determination. Either processors might meet you effectively. It's a win-win situation.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
Threadripper 9970X
6745P
Core Specs
Cores
32
32 0.0%
Threads
64
64 0.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
4
3.1 -22.5%
Boost Clock (GHz)
5.4
4.3 -20.4%
Frequency (GHz)
4
3.1 -22.5%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
5.4
4.3 -20.4%
Multiplier
40
31 -22.5%
SMP CPUs
1
2 +100.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
128 MB
336 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
350
300 -14.3%
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 5
Granite Rapids
Codename
Shimada Peak
Granite Rapids
Generation
Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5 (Shimada Peak))
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
Transistors
33,260 million
Die Size
4x 70.6 mm²
2x 598 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Quad-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
204.8 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
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 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Desktop
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$2499
$5250
Part Number
100-000001594
SRWPAQ7L9
Package
FC-LGA4844
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
95°C
97°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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