Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 8468

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Platinum 8468

16 more cores, run more applications at once: 48 vs 32
32 more threads: 96 vs 64
Around 88% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 33% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 126838 vs 95247

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	48 vs 32
Number of threads	96 vs 64
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	126838 vs 95247

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 22% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 29% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4065 vs 3156

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 105 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4065 vs 3156

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Platinum 8468
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3156

4065

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

126838

95247

Name	Intel Xeon Platinum 8468	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
PassMark - Single thread mark	3156	4065
PassMark - CPU mark	126838	95247

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8468	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$7214	$3899
Place in performance rating	13	14
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	4 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	105 MB	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	79°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	48	32
Number of threads	96	64
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)