CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD EPYC 7F72

CORE STATE Rome
CORE SPECS 24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3.2 Base / 3.7 GHz Turbo
CACHE 192 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 240W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 2
nm
PROCESS 7 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2020
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
4,518
11,194
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
637
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
18,828
46,645
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
2,657
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
44,829
111,060
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
6,328
N/A
passmark_data_compression
808,795
2,797,724
passmark_data_encryption
56,261
162,013
passmark_extended_instructions
46,936
193,404
passmark_find_prime_numbers
498
1,484
passmark_floating_point_math
108,437
527,473
passmark_integer_math
181,103
727,750
passmark_multithread
52,740
130,659
passmark_physics
6,459
24,937
passmark_random_string_sorting
102,436
371,795
passmark_single_thread
2,384
3,287
passmark_singlethread
2,384
3,287

Analysis: AMD EPYC 7F72 vs Intel Xeon 6960P

AMD AMD EPYC 7F72 CPU and Intel 6960P processor deliver almost identical capabilities in our test. The deltas between them land inside testing variance, implying both would fulfill builders similarly capably. This equivalence positions the decision interesting. Alternative variables get particularly relevant. Availability typically sways the decision.

No chip holds a clear superiority in this matchup. AMD AMD EPYC 7F72 CPU wins slightly in particular benchmarks, while Intel 6960P processor secures alternative tests. The trading trend indicates underlying balance between these two. The gaps are slight and likely unnoticeable in practical tasks. Each deliver solid capability.

In-game benchmarks similarly indicate competitive results between AMD AMD EPYC 7F72 CPU and Intel 6960P processor. FPS gaps typically fall below margin of error. The minor deltas are seldom visible during actual gaming. The two chips provide smooth results. Gaming enthusiasts could choose confidently between these two.

In conclusion, this analysis between AMD AMD EPYC 7F72 CPU and Intel 6960P processor results in a near tie. Speed variations are small and doubtful to change everyday scenarios. Focus your determination on cost, motherboard options, and particular feature requirements. Each are strong picks. This draw is true.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
EPYC 7F72
6960P
Core Specs
Cores
24
72 +200.0%
Threads
48
144 +200.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
3.2
2.7 -15.6%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.7
3.9 +5.4%
Frequency (GHz)
3.2
2.7 -15.6%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.7
3.9 +5.4%
Multiplier
32
27 -15.6%
SMP CPUs
2
2 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
96 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
512 KB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
192 MB (shared)
432 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
240
500 +108.3%
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 2
Granite Rapids
Codename
Rome
Granite Rapids
Generation
EPYC (Zen 2 (Rome))
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)
Process Size
7 nm
5 nm
Transistors
3,800 million
Die Size
74 mm²
3x 598 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR4
DDR5
Memory Bus
Eight-channel
Twelve-channel
Memory Bandwidth
204.8 GB/s
614.4 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket SP3
Intel Socket 7529
PCIe
Gen 4
Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
6 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$9625
Part Number
100-000000141100-000000141WOF
SRPKX
Package
FCLGA-4094
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
102°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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