Intel Xeon Max 9480 processor review

Xeon Max 9480 processor released by Intel; release date: 10 Jan 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $12980.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 56, threads - 112. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.5 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 2 MB (per core), L3 - 112.5 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 350 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2926

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

87420

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2926
PassMark - CPU mark	87420

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$12980
Place in performance rating	78
Performance
Base frequency	1900 MHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	112.5 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	64°C
Maximum frequency	3.5 GHz
Number of cores	56
Number of threads	112
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)