CPU Comparison
INTEL
Intel Xeon 6515P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
16 Cores / 32 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.3 Base / 3.8 GHz Turbo
CACHE
72 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
150W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
VS
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
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2024
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
passmark_data_compression
passmark_data_encryption
passmark_extended_instructions
passmark_find_prime_numbers
passmark_floating_point_math
passmark_integer_math
passmark_multithread
passmark_physics
passmark_random_string_sorting
passmark_single_thread
passmark_singlethread
Analysis: Intel Xeon 6515P vs Intel Xeon 6980P
When processing power is this comparable, this comparison between Xeon 6515P and Intel Xeon 6980P becomes especially interesting. Each processors exchange victories over diverse workloads. This combined assessment is one of surprising parity. Not one appears as a undisputed champion. The selection relies on individual requirements.
In the end, users can choose based on availability as opposed to absolute numbers alone. The two Xeon 6515P and Intel Xeon 6980P provide excellent performance for the target price points. The choice depends on individual requirements. Each option is good. Buyers couldn't go badly between them.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
6515P
6980P
Core Specs
Cores
16
128
+700.0%
Threads
32
256
+700.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.3
2
-13.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.8
3.9
+2.6%
Frequency (GHz)
2.3
2
-13.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.8
3.9
+2.6%
Multiplier
23
20
-13.0%
SMP CPUs
2
2
0.0%
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, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
3 x24 24 GT/s
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
$740
$12460
Part Number
SRVU6
SRPL2Q5SM
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
100°C
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None