CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

CORE STATE Raphael

CORE SPECS 12 Cores / 24 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.7 Base / 5.4 GHz Turbo

CACHE 64 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 65W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 4

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2023

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

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

3dmark_16_threads

10,056

N/A

3dmark_2_threads

2,067

N/A

3dmark_4_threads

3,994

N/A

3dmark_8_threads

7,454

N/A

3dmark_max_threads

10,953

N/A

3dmark_single_thread

1,069

N/A

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

4,140

6,367

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

584

898

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

17,254

26,533

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

2,435

3,745

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

41,083

63,175

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

5,799

8,918

geekbench_multicore

17,495

N/A

geekbench_singlecore

2,478

N/A

passmark_data_compression

577,847

2,364,519

passmark_data_encryption

34,708

125,246

passmark_extended_instructions

42,253

214,794

passmark_find_prime_numbers

380

555

passmark_floating_point_math

97,943

501,720

passmark_integer_math

164,075

637,476

passmark_multithread

48,347

74,324

passmark_physics

3,059

3,350

passmark_random_string_sorting

68,474

240,792

passmark_single_thread

4,130

1,681

passmark_singlethread

4,130

1,681

Analysis: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Xeon 6980P

Analyzing the test results for Ryzen 9 7900 and 6980P, a trend of competitive throughput appears. None of the CPU dominates reliably over all benchmarks. The swapping of wins indicates inherent parity. Users face a real decision here. The two CPUs offer solid throughput.

Instead of obsessing on minor benchmark deltas, prospective users should evaluate secondary elements. thermal performance, noise levels, platform costs, and functionality typically matter larger than minor performance advantages. The factors could sway the decision. Weigh comprehensively. The broader perspective is important.

At the end of the day, consumers could pick based on platform preference over absolute scores solely. Either Ryzen 9 7900 and 6980P deliver excellent results for the given tiers. This selection hinges on individual preferences. Either selection is reasonable. Consumers can't go amiss here.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

9 7900

6980P

Core Specs

Cores

128 +966.7%

Threads

256 +966.7%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.7

2 -45.9%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.9 -27.8%

Frequency (GHz)

3.7

2 -45.9%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.4

3.9 -27.8%

Multiplier

20 -45.9%

SMP CPUs

2 +100.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

112 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

2 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

64 MB (shared)

504 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

500 +669.2%

PPT

88 W

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Architecture

Zen 4

Granite Rapids

Codename

Raphael

Granite Rapids

Generation

Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael))

Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-AP)

Process Size

5 nm

Transistors

13,140 million

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Die Size

2x 71 mm²

3x 598 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

Memory Bus

Dual-channel

Twelve-channel

Memory Bandwidth

83.2 GB/s

614.4 GB/s

ECC Memory

Yes

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket AM5

Intel Socket 7529

Chipsets

X670E, X670, B650E, B650

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PCIe

Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

10 nm

Interconnect

UPI Links

—

6 x24 24 GT/s

CXL

—

Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Radeon Graphics

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Other

Market

Desktop

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$429

$12460

Part Number

100-000000590

SRPL2Q5SM

Package

FC-LGA1718

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

Bundled Cooler

Wraith Prism

None

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