Intel Xeon Max 9480 vs Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Max 9480 and Intel Xeon w7-2475X 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

Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Max 9480

36 more cores, run more applications at once: 56 vs 20
72 more threads: 112 vs 40
2.8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2936012.8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
3188237.8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 54% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 84567 vs 54769

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	56 vs 20
Number of threads	112 vs 40
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	112.5 MB vs 37.5MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	84567 vs 54769

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-2475X

CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 37% higher clock speed: 4.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Around 56% lower typical power consumption: 225 Watt vs 350 Watt
Around 34% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3688 vs 2758

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	15 Feb 2023 vs 10 Jan 2023
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	225 Watt vs 350 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3688 vs 2758

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Max 9480
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w7-2475X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2758

3688

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

84567

54769

Name	Intel Xeon Max 9480	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2758	3688
PassMark - CPU mark	84567	54769

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Max 9480	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$12980	$1789
Place in performance rating	100	101
Performance
Base frequency	1900 MHz	2.6 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	112.5 MB	37.5MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	64°C	76°C
Maximum frequency	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of cores	56	20
Number of threads	112	40
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	4677	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt	225 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)