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 6731P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids

CORE SPECS 32 Cores / 64 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.5 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo

CACHE 144 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 245W

ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

13,157

4,522

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,857

638

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

54,822

18,845

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

7,739

2,660

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

130,529

44,871

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

18,427

6,334

passmark_data_compression

2,974,534

799,474

passmark_data_encryption

157,137

40,087

passmark_extended_instructions

228,959

65,656

passmark_find_prime_numbers

769

541

passmark_floating_point_math

559,003

157,330

passmark_integer_math

872,071

198,761

passmark_multithread

141,641

52,790

passmark_physics

8,001

7,105

passmark_random_string_sorting

292,083

88,019

passmark_single_thread

4,537

2,107

passmark_singlethread

4,537

2,107

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Xeon 6731P

Analyzing the test results for the AMD Threadripper 9980X and Intel's 6731P, a picture of close performance develops. None of the chip leads consistently throughout all benchmarks. This trading of leads indicates inherent balance. Those confront a true choice between them. The two CPUs achieve strong capability.

As opposed to focusing on marginal score gaps, potential buyers can evaluate other factors. energy consumption, fan noise, total build cost, and extras often play a role greater than slight performance improvements. All these factors should influence the balance. Weigh completely. This broader perspective plays a role.

No processor maintains a clear lead in this matchup. the AMD Threadripper 9980X beats barely in some tests, while Intel's 6731P wins other benchmarks. This swapping dynamic indicates inherent parity between the processors. The variations are slight and possibly invisible in actual applications. Each deliver capable capability.

Finally, users could select based on specific requirements rather than absolute speed solely. The two the AMD Threadripper 9980X and Intel's 6731P deliver capable capability for the target categories. This choice rests on individual preferences. Any selection is solid. Buyers won't go astray with either.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

Threadripper 9980X

6731P

Core Specs

Cores

32 -50.0%

Threads

128

64 -50.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.1 -24.1%

Frequency (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

4.1 -24.1%

Multiplier

25 -21.9%

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

144 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

350

245 -30.0%

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

598 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

$2700

Part Number

100-000001593

SRVNR

Package

FC-LGA4844

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

102°C

Bundled Cooler

None

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