Xeon 6781P vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Xeon 6781P
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6781P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) | ✅ More affordable ($5,200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) | ✅ More affordable ($5,200) |
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 6781P and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Xeon 6781P
The Xeon 6781P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 80 cores and 160 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 336 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 117,946 points. Launch price was $8,960.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 135,949 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6781P packs 80 cores / 160 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon 6781P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6781P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon 6781P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6781P scores 117,946 against the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X's 135,949 — a 14.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. L3 cache: 336 MB (total) on the Xeon 6781P vs 256 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 80 / 160+25% | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 336 MB (total)+31% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| PassMark | 117,946 | 135,949+15% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 98,427 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 26,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6781P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6781P) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X). PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6781P) vs 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X) — the Xeon 6781P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+55% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6781P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X). Primary use case: Xeon 6781P targets Data Center / Cloud Scale, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X targets High-end Desktop / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6781P rivals EPYC 9655; Ryzen Threadripper 7980X rivals Xeon w7-3465X.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / Cloud Scale | High-end Desktop / Content Creation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6781P launched at $8960 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X debuted at $4999. At current prices ($8960 vs $5200), the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is $3760 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6781P delivers 13.2 pts/$ vs 26.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8960 | $4999-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8960 | $5200-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.2 | 26.1+98% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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