CPU Comparison

Intel
INTEL

Intel Xeon 6521P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.6 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE 144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 225W
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
5,711
6,367
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
806
898
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
23,796
26,533
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
3,359
3,745
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
56,658
63,175
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
7,998
8,918
passmark_data_compression
967,721
2,364,519
passmark_data_encryption
51,221
125,246
passmark_extended_instructions
72,820
214,794
passmark_find_prime_numbers
560
555
passmark_floating_point_math
178,828
501,720
passmark_integer_math
246,263
637,476
passmark_multithread
66,657
74,324
passmark_physics
5,972
3,350
passmark_random_string_sorting
104,517
240,792
passmark_single_thread
3,238
1,681
passmark_singlethread
3,238
1,681

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6521P vs Intel Xeon 6980P

the 6521P and Xeon 6980P deliver almost equal processing power in the evaluation. Any gaps between these two sit inside benchmark noise, meaning both would meet users equally well. This parity leaves the selection multifaceted. Alternative factors get particularly important. Price frequently influences the scales.

Looking at a technical angle, the 6521P and Xeon 6980P feature similar capabilities. Processing setups, boost speeds, and cache hierarchy configurations are closely matched. The specification parity supports the similar benchmark figures. No possesses a considerable technical superiority. This matchup is balanced.

Playing games tests similarly show close performance between the 6521P and Xeon 6980P. Smoothness variations often remain under margin of error. Such small gaps are rarely detectable during practical gaming. The two CPUs deliver responsive gaming. Those who game could select safely between these two.

The bottom line: the 6521P and Xeon 6980P are closely balanced. Not one merits a undisputed endorsement over the competitor. Let cost and motherboard choices inform your final determination. Both chips might meet you adequately. It's a win-win scenario.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6521P
6980P
Core Specs
Cores
24
128 +433.3%
Threads
48
256 +433.3%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.6
2 -23.1%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.1
3.9 -4.9%
Frequency (GHz)
2.6
2 -23.1%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.1
3.9 -4.9%
Multiplier
26
20 -23.1%
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
144 MB (shared)
504 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
225
500 +122.2%
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
598 mm²
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
$1250
$12460
Part Number
SRVNS
SRPL2Q5SM
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
100°C
95°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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