Intel Xeon w7-2475X vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon w7-2475X and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 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 w7-2475X

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
16 more threads: 40 vs 24
2.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 23% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 54135 vs 44048

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	20 vs 12
Number of threads	40 vs 24
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 64K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core) vs 1MB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	54135 vs 44048

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
Around 13% higher clock speed: 5.4 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 73% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
3.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 225 Watt
Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4157 vs 3637

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	13 Jun 2023 vs 15 Feb 2023
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	64MB (shared) vs 37.5MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 225 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4157 vs 3637

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon w7-2475X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3637

4157

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

54135

44048

Name	Intel Xeon w7-2475X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
PassMark - Single thread mark	3637	4157
PassMark - CPU mark	54135	44048

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon w7-2475X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Essentials
Launch date	15 Feb 2023	13 Jun 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1789
Place in performance rating	105	92
Performance
Base frequency	2.6 GHz	3.7 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core)	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	37.5MB	64MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	76°C	47°C
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz	5.4 GHz
Number of cores	20	12
Number of threads	40	24
Unlocked
Die size		2x 71 mm²
Maximum core temperature		95°C
Transistor count		13,140 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel	DDR5-5200 MHz, Dual-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	4677	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	225 Watt	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 24 Lanes, (CPU only)