EPYC 9684X vs Xeon 6960P

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

122017

Passmark Score

130659

Performance Difference

Xeon 6960P is 7.1% faster than EPYC 9684X

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon 6960P performs 7.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 9684X and Xeon 6960P.

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 EPYC 9684X and Xeon 6960P

AMD

EPYC 9684X

The EPYC 9684X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1152 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,017 points. Launch price was $14,756.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$14,756
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:13 June 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Genoa-X (2023)
Performance Ranking Position:19

Technical Specifications

Cores:96
Threads:192
Die Size:12x 72 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:1152 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.7 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.55 GHz
Transistor Count:135,240 million
Process Technology:5 nm

Compatibility

Socket:SP5
Power Consumption (TDP):400 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
Intel

Xeon 6960P

The Xeon 6960P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 72 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 432 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA7529. Thermal design power (TDP): 500 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 130,659 points.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:24 September 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
Performance Ranking Position:17

Technical Specifications

Cores:72
Threads:144
L1 Cache:112 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:432 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.9 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.7 GHz
Process Technology:Intel 3 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase):80 °C

Compatibility

Socket:LGA7529
Power Consumption (TDP):500 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s)
Memory Channels:12
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:3 TB

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