
Ryzen 9 7950X vs Xeon Gold 6438Y+

Ryzen 9 7950X
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Performance Difference
Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is 0.5% faster than Ryzen 9 7950X
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, Xeon Gold 6438Y+ performs 0.5% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 9 7950X and Xeon Gold 6438Y+.
Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 9 7950X and Xeon Gold 6438Y+

Ryzen 9 7950X
The Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen 4) (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,343 points.
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Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
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