CPU Comparison

Intel
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
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6980P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 128 Cores / 256 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2 Base / 3.9 GHz Turbo
CACHE 504 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 500W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
3,914
6,367
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
552
898
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
16,309
26,533
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
2,302
3,745
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
38,833
63,175
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
5,482
8,918
passmark_data_compression
640,808
2,364,519
passmark_data_encryption
31,429
125,246
passmark_extended_instructions
50,730
214,794
passmark_find_prime_numbers
308
555
passmark_floating_point_math
127,307
501,720
passmark_integer_math
162,524
637,476
passmark_multithread
45,687
74,324
passmark_physics
4,678
3,350
passmark_random_string_sorting
67,809
240,792
passmark_single_thread
2,545
1,681
passmark_singlethread
2,545
1,681

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6511P vs Intel Xeon 6980P

6511P and the 6980P offer almost equal capabilities in our analysis. Any deltas between the processors fall inside margin of error, suggesting both would meet consumers equally capably. The balance positions the choice interesting. Secondary considerations get particularly significant. Availability typically tips the balance.

Based on a engineering perspective, 6511P and the 6980P have equivalent specs. Processing counts, boost frequencies, and cache amounts are nearly equivalent. The spec equivalence supports the close benchmark figures. Neither maintains a significant specification lead. The competition is fair.

All things considered, this evaluation between 6511P and the 6980P finishes in a effective tie. Speed deltas are small and doubtful to affect practical scenarios. Concentrate your choice on value, chipset choices, and personal capability preferences. Each are solid picks. The draw is true.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6511P
6980P
Core Specs
Cores
16
128 +700.0%
Threads
32
256 +700.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.3
2 -13.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.2
3.9 -7.1%
Frequency (GHz)
2.3
2 -13.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.2
3.9 -7.1%
Multiplier
23
20 -13.0%
SMP CPUs
1
2 +100.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
112 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
72 MB (shared)
504 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
150
500 +233.3%
Architecture
Architecture
Granite Rapids
Granite Rapids
Codename
Granite Rapids
Granite Rapids
Generation
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP)
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
3x 598 mm²
Foundry
Intel
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Eight-channel
Twelve-channel
Memory Bandwidth
409.6 GB/s
614.4 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
Intel Socket 7529
PCIe
Gen 5, 136 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
6 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$815
$12460
Part Number
SRVU9
SRPL2Q5SM
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
98°C
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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