Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 Platinum 8458P

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P

20 more cores, run more applications at once: 44 vs 24
40 more threads: 88 vs 48
2.3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 45% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 117136 vs 80867

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	44 vs 24
Number of threads	88 vs 48
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	117136 vs 80867

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 39% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 55% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 38% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3927 vs 2841

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	19 Oct 2023 vs 10 Jan 2023
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	128 MB (shared) vs 82.5 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3927 vs 2841

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2841

3927

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

117136

80867

Name	Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
PassMark - Single thread mark	2841	3927
PassMark - CPU mark	117136	80867

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$6759	$2649
Place in performance rating	25	26
Performance
Base frequency	2.7 GHz	4.2 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²	4x 71 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	82.5 MB	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	78°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	44	24
Number of threads	88	48
Unlocked
Maximum core temperature		95°C
Transistor count		26,280 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	4677	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)