Xeon 6780E vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Xeon 6780E
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+542%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6780E and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 92,808 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 120 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X's 92,808 — a 6.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+500% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 5.3 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+91% |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+19% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 86,734 | 92,808+7% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 41,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 26,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6780E) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X targets Content Creation / Rendering. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; Ryzen Threadripper 9960X rivals Xeon w7-3555.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | Content Creation / Rendering |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X debuted at $1499. At current prices ($8513 vs $1419), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is $7094 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 65.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X the 146.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $1499-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513 | $1419-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 65.4+541% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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