Xeon Silver 4510T vs Core i9-7980XE
Xeon Silver 4510T
Core i9-7980XE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7980XE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510T | Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510T | Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Silver 4510T and Core i9-7980XE
Xeon Silver 4510T
The Xeon Silver 4510T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 29,119 points. Launch price was $624.
Core i9-7980XE
The Core i9-7980XE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,634 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4510T packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-7980XE offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Core i9-7980XE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510T versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7980XE — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-7980XE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4510T uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-7980XE uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4510T scores 29,119 against the Core i9-7980XE's 29,634 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i9-7980XE. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510T vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Core i9-7980XE.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510T | Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 18 / 36+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+21% | 24.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 29,119 | 29,634+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4510T uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-7980XE uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4510T versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i9-7980XE — the Xeon Silver 4510T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4510T supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4510T) vs 4 (Core i9-7980XE). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4510T) vs 44 (Core i9-7980XE) — the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510T | Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+82% | 44 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-7980XE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4510T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-7980XE). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4510T targets Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing, Core i9-7980XE targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4510T rivals EPYC 8124.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510T | Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing | Workstation |
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