CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

CORE STATE Shimada Peak
CORE SPECS 64 Cores / 128 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.2 Base / 5.4 GHz Turbo
CACHE 256 MB
MAX TDP 350W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 5
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6507P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 8 Cores / 16 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.5 Base / 4.3 GHz Turbo
CACHE 48 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 150W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
13,157
2,676
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
1,857
377
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
54,822
11,150
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
7,739
1,573
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
130,529
26,548
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
18,427
3,747
passmark_data_compression
2,974,534
356,190
passmark_data_encryption
157,137
17,753
passmark_extended_instructions
228,959
27,385
passmark_find_prime_numbers
769
224
passmark_floating_point_math
559,003
69,604
passmark_integer_math
872,071
88,877
passmark_multithread
141,641
31,233
passmark_physics
8,001
2,935
passmark_random_string_sorting
292,083
39,682
passmark_single_thread
4,537
3,643
passmark_singlethread
4,537
3,643

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Xeon 6507P

The comparison between the Threadripper 9980X and Intel's 6507P chip reveals remarkably comparable capabilities. Both processors provide similar numbers in many scenarios, rendering this choice primarily reliant on price. The test figures validates this conclusion. Not one processor maintains a clear advantage. Buyers can select based on other elements.

Neither chip has a clear lead between them. the Threadripper 9980X wins marginally in particular tests, while Intel's 6507P chip takes other benchmarks. This back-and-forth pattern implies fundamental equivalence between them. The variations are minor and possibly invisible in everyday applications. Both provide solid throughput.

As opposed to dwelling on slight performance variations, prospective buyers could evaluate additional considerations. Power efficiency, cooling, ecosystem expenses, and extras typically count greater than small speed improvements. These factors could affect the decision. Think completely. This complete view plays a role.

The bottom line: the Threadripper 9980X and Intel's 6507P chip are tightly comparable. None of the deserves a undisputed endorsement over the alternative. Have availability and motherboard choices guide your final decision. Both processors will serve you well. This is a no-lose scenario.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
Threadripper 9980X
6507P
Core Specs
Cores
64
8 -87.5%
Threads
128
16 -87.5%
Base Clock (GHz)
3.2
3.5 +9.4%
Boost Clock (GHz)
5.4
4.3 -20.4%
Frequency (GHz)
3.2
3.5 +9.4%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
5.4
4.3 -20.4%
Multiplier
32
35 +9.4%
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
256 MB
48 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
350
150 -57.1%
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
66,520 million
Die Size
8x 70.6 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
3 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
$4999
$765
Part Number
100-000001593
SRVU5
Package
FC-LGA4844
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
95°C
103°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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