Intel Xeon Max 9480 vs AMD EPYC 4584PX

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Max 9480 and AMD EPYC 4584PX processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Xeon Max 9480

AMD EPYC 4584PX

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Max 9480

40 more cores, run more applications at once: 56 vs 16
80 more threads: 112 vs 32
4.4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 84% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 111213 vs 60387

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	56 vs 16
Number of threads	112 vs 32
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	111213 vs 60387

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 4584PX

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
Around 63% higher clock speed: 5.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 14% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2.9x lower typical power consumption: 120 Watt vs 350 Watt
Around 55% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3924 vs 2528

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	21 May 2024 vs 10 Jan 2023
Maximum frequency	5.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	128 MB (shared) vs 112.5 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	120 Watt vs 350 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3924 vs 2528

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Max 9480
CPU 2: AMD EPYC 4584PX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2528

3924

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

111213

60387

Name	Intel Xeon Max 9480	AMD EPYC 4584PX
PassMark - Single thread mark	2528	3924
PassMark - CPU mark	111213	60387

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Max 9480	AMD EPYC 4584PX
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	21 May 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$12980	$699
Place in performance rating	77	69
Performance
Base frequency	1900 MHz	4.2 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²	2x 71 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	112.5 MB	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	64°C	47°C
Maximum frequency	3.5 GHz	5.7 GHz
Number of cores	56	16
Number of threads	112	32
Unlocked
Maximum core temperature		89°C
Transistor count		17,840 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	4677	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt	120 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 28 Lanes, (CPU only)