Xeon Max 9480 vs EPYC 9374F
Xeon Max 9480
EPYC 9374F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Max 9480
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9374F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+270%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
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 Max 9480 and EPYC 9374F
Xeon Max 9480
The Xeon Max 9480 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,913 points. Launch price was $12,980.
EPYC 9374F
The EPYC 9374F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.
Processing Power
The Xeon Max 9480 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Max 9480 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Max 9480 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 20.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon Max 9480 uses the Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Max 9480 scores 82,913 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Max 9480. L3 cache: 112.5 MB on the Xeon Max 9480 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+75% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.85 GHz+103% |
| L3 Cache | 112.5 MB | 256 MB (total)+128% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 82,913+1% | 82,009 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 55,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Max 9480 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9374F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Max 9480 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Max 9480) vs 12 (EPYC 9374F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Max 9480) vs 128 (EPYC 9374F) — the EPYC 9374F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Max 9480) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Max 9480) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F). Primary use case: Xeon Max 9480 targets HPC Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Max 9480 rivals EPYC 9684X; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | HPC Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Max 9480 launched at $12980 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. At current prices ($12980 vs $3466), the EPYC 9374F is $9514 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Max 9480 delivers 6.4 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 115% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12980 | $4850-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12980 | $3466-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 23.7+270% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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