CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

CORE STATE Shimada Peak
CORE SPECS 32 Cores / 64 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 4 Base / 5.4 GHz Turbo
CACHE 128 MB
MAX TDP 350W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 5
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6780E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest
CORE SPECS 144 Cores / 144 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.2 Base / 3 GHz Turbo
CACHE 108 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 330W
ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

passmark_data_compression
1,757,998
2,557,582
passmark_data_encryption
86,765
193,004
passmark_extended_instructions
142,342
114,008
passmark_find_prime_numbers
615
708
passmark_floating_point_math
309,719
433,862
passmark_integer_math
465,378
641,817
passmark_multithread
107,399
86,734
passmark_physics
6,835
10,951
passmark_random_string_sorting
191,445
326,954
passmark_single_thread
4,530
1,923
passmark_singlethread
4,530
1,923
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
N/A
7,431
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
N/A
1,049
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
N/A
30,963
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
N/A
4,371
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
N/A
73,723

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Intel Xeon 6780E

If processing power is this comparable, the matchup between the Threadripper 9970X and the 6780E turns more complex. Both chips alternate leads over various workloads. The overall assessment is one of surprising balance. Neither comes out as a undisputed victor. The choice rests on personal needs.

Not one CPU has a decisive advantage in this matchup. the Threadripper 9970X leads barely in particular scenarios, while the 6780E takes other benchmarks. The swapping behavior demonstrates fundamental equivalence between both chips. The differences are small and possibly negligible in practical usage. Each offer capable throughput.

Based on a hardware angle, the Threadripper 9970X and the 6780E have matching hardware. Core arrangements, frequency speeds, and memory subsystem capacities are nearly aligned. This specification parity justifies the close performance data. Neither possesses a substantial engineering advantage. The playing field is even.

In conclusion, the comparison between the Threadripper 9970X and the 6780E results in a near deadlock. Processing differences are small and unlikely to impact everyday experience. Concentrate your decision on price, chipset preferences, and personal feature requirements. Either are capable selections. This balance is true.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
Threadripper 9970X
6780E
Core Specs
Cores
32
144 +350.0%
Threads
64
144 +125.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
4
2.2 -45.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
5.4
3 -44.4%
Frequency (GHz)
4
2.2 -45.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
5.4
3 -44.4%
Multiplier
40
22 -45.0%
SMP CPUs
1
2 +100.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
96 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
4 MB (per module)
L3 Cache
128 MB
108 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
350
330 -5.7%
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 5
Sierra Forest
Codename
Shimada Peak
Sierra Forest
Generation
Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5 (Shimada Peak))
Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
Transistors
33,260 million
Die Size
4x 70.6 mm²
578 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Quad-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
204.8 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
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
Active
Launch Price
$2499
$11350
Part Number
100-000001594
SRPG3
Package
FC-LGA4844
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
95°C
106°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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