CPU Comparison

Intel
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
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6960P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 72 Cores / 144 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.7 Base / 3.9 GHz Turbo
CACHE 432 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 500W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
7,431
11,194
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
1,049
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
30,963
46,645
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
4,371
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
73,723
111,060
passmark_data_compression
2,557,582
2,797,724
passmark_data_encryption
193,004
162,013
passmark_extended_instructions
114,008
193,404
passmark_find_prime_numbers
708
1,484
passmark_floating_point_math
433,862
527,473
passmark_integer_math
641,817
727,750
passmark_multithread
86,734
130,659
passmark_physics
10,951
24,937
passmark_random_string_sorting
326,954
371,795
passmark_single_thread
1,923
3,287
passmark_singlethread
1,923
3,287

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6780E vs Intel Xeon 6960P

Analyzing the test figures for the 6960P and Xeon 6780E, the picture of close capability emerges. Not one CPU excels reliably across the tests. This trading of advantages suggests underlying equality. Those face a genuine choice in this matchup. Each CPUs deliver solid capability.

Looking at a specification perspective, the 6960P and Xeon 6780E possess comparable specifications. Thread arrangements, speed clocks, and cache sizes are nearly comparable. This hardware balance explains the close benchmark results. None of the maintains a notable technical lead. This comparison is even.

For users conflicted between the 6960P and Xeon 6780E, rest assured that either option delivers similar throughput. The score numbers demonstrates not a decisive champion. Make your selection on alternative factors and enjoy strong throughput either way. The two are excellent in this given regard. Pick comfortably.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6780E
6960P
Core Specs
Cores
144
72 -50.0%
Threads
144
144 0.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.2
2.7 +22.7%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3
3.9 +30.0%
Frequency (GHz)
2.2
2.7 +22.7%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3
3.9 +30.0%
Multiplier
22
27 +22.7%
SMP CPUs
2
2 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
96 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
4 MB (per module)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
108 MB (shared)
432 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
330
500 +51.5%
Architecture
Architecture
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Codename
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Generation
Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
578 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, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 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
$11350
$9625
Part Number
SRPG3
SRPKX
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
106°C
102°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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