CPU Comparison

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

PROCESS 4 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6511P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids

CORE SPECS 16 Cores / 32 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.3 Base / 4.2 GHz Turbo

CACHE 72 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 150W

ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

13,157

3,914

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,857

552

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

54,822

16,309

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

7,739

2,302

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

130,529

38,833

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

18,427

5,482

passmark_data_compression

2,974,534

640,808

passmark_data_encryption

157,137

31,429

passmark_extended_instructions

228,959

50,730

passmark_find_prime_numbers

769

308

passmark_floating_point_math

559,003

127,307

passmark_integer_math

872,071

162,524

passmark_multithread

141,641

45,687

passmark_physics

8,001

4,678

passmark_random_string_sorting

292,083

67,809

passmark_single_thread

4,537

2,545

passmark_singlethread

4,537

2,545

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Xeon 6511P

When processing power is remarkably matched, the analysis between Threadripper 9980X from AMD and 6511P from Intel grows increasingly nuanced. Both options swap victories across various workloads. The combined picture is one of surprising parity. Neither stands as a obvious champion. The selection depends on individual priorities.

Looking at a engineering perspective, Threadripper 9980X from AMD and 6511P from Intel share equivalent hardware. Execution arrangements, boost clocks, and memory subsystem sizes are closely matched. This technical balance justifies the matched score numbers. Neither maintains a significant hardware superiority. This competition is fair.

At the end of the day: Threadripper 9980X from AMD and 6511P from Intel are similarly balanced. Neither deserves a undisputed recommendation over the alternative. Have availability and ecosystem considerations guide your final choice. Both processors will serve you capably. This is a solid scenario.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

Threadripper 9980X

6511P

Core Specs

Cores

16 -75.0%

Threads

128

32 -75.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.2

2.3 -28.1%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.2 -22.2%

Frequency (GHz)

3.2

2.3 -28.1%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.2 -22.2%

Multiplier

23 -28.1%

SMP CPUs

1 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

72 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

350

150 -57.1%

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

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, 136 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

10 nm

Interconnect

CXL

—

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

Other

Market

Desktop

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$4999

$815

Part Number

100-000001593

SRVU9

Package

FC-LGA4844

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

98°C

Bundled Cooler

None

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