CPU Comparison

Intel
INTEL

Intel Xeon 6517P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 16 Cores / 32 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.2 Base / 4.2 GHz Turbo
CACHE 72 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 190W
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
4,265
6,367
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
602
898
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
17,773
26,533
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
2,509
3,745
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
42,318
63,175
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
5,974
8,918
passmark_data_compression
653,338
2,364,519
passmark_data_encryption
32,385
125,246
passmark_extended_instructions
51,891
214,794
passmark_find_prime_numbers
335
555
passmark_floating_point_math
127,497
501,720
passmark_integer_math
162,671
637,476
passmark_multithread
49,786
74,324
passmark_physics
4,452
3,350
passmark_random_string_sorting
67,480
240,792
passmark_single_thread
3,311
1,681
passmark_singlethread
3,311
1,681

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6517P vs Intel Xeon 6980P

6517P and the 6980P offer almost identical capabilities in this evaluation. The variations between the processors land under benchmark noise, implying both will meet buyers just as capably. The parity makes the decision multifaceted. Additional variables get especially relevant. Value often affects the choice.

No processor possesses a clear advantage in this comparison. 6517P wins marginally in particular tests, while the 6980P takes alternative tests. This back-and-forth pattern implies fundamental balance between these two. Any gaps are small and likely negligible in actual usage. Each offer strong performance.

In conclusion, the analysis between 6517P and the 6980P concludes in a virtual deadlock. Performance gaps are minimal and improbable to impact practical applications. Center your determination on price, motherboard choices, and particular extra preferences. Either are capable options. The parity is real.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6517P
6980P
Core Specs
Cores
16
128 +700.0%
Threads
32
256 +700.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
3.2
2 -37.5%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.2
3.9 -7.1%
Frequency (GHz)
3.2
2 -37.5%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.2
3.9 -7.1%
Multiplier
32
20 -37.5%
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)
190
500 +163.2%
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
$1195
$12460
Part Number
SRVU4
SRPL2Q5SM
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
103°C
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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