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 6740P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids

CORE SPECS 48 Cores / 96 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.1 Base / 3.8 GHz Turbo

CACHE 288 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 270W

ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

13,157

7,544

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,857

1,065

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

54,822

31,437

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

7,739

4,438

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

130,529

74,851

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

18,427

N/A

passmark_data_compression

2,974,534

1,537,129

passmark_data_encryption

157,137

82,028

passmark_extended_instructions

228,959

116,992

passmark_find_prime_numbers

769

822

passmark_floating_point_math

559,003

296,102

passmark_integer_math

872,071

388,500

passmark_multithread

141,641

88,061

passmark_physics

8,001

9,705

passmark_random_string_sorting

292,083

175,015

passmark_single_thread

4,537

2,975

passmark_singlethread

4,537

2,975

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Xeon 6740P

AMD's Threadripper 9980X chip and 6740P (Intel) offer almost equal performance in this analysis. The gaps between the processors sit below testing variance, meaning each could serve consumers just as well. This balance positions the choice complex. Secondary elements grow particularly critical. Value frequently influences the decision.

Based on a specification angle, AMD's Threadripper 9980X chip and 6740P (Intel) feature matching specifications. Core counts, clock speeds, and L3 sizes are closely equivalent. This technical equivalence explains the comparable benchmark figures. Not one maintains a notable specification edge. This comparison is fair.

In the end, buyers should choose based on availability as opposed to absolute speed exclusively. Each AMD's Threadripper 9980X chip and 6740P (Intel) deliver strong throughput for their intended price points. The determination hinges on particular priorities. Either choice is solid. Users couldn't go wrong with either.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

Threadripper 9980X

6740P

Core Specs

Cores

48 -25.0%

Threads

128

96 -25.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.2

2.1 -34.4%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.8 -29.6%

Frequency (GHz)

3.2

2.1 -34.4%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.8 -29.6%

Multiplier

21 -34.4%

SMP CPUs

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

288 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

350

270 -22.9%

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

2x 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, 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

Launch Price

$4999

$4650

Part Number

100-000001593

SRV5R

Package

FC-LGA4844

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

91°C

Bundled Cooler

None

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