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Intel Xeon 6979P vs Intel Xeon 6980P: Comparison
Intel Xeon 6979P and Intel Xeon 6980P separate most on l3 cache: Intel Xeon 6979P at 240, Intel Xeon 6980P at 256, 6% in favour of Intel Xeon 6980P. They match on 21 other specifications, including product line, form factor and codename.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Xeon | Xeon |
| Form Factor | Server & Enthusiast | Server & Enthusiast |
| Model Number | 6979P | 6980P |
| Codename | Granite Rapids | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| TDP | 440 W | 455 W |
| Market Segment | Server | Server |
| Socket | Other | Other |
| Socket Status | Current | Current |
| Process Node | 3 | 3 |
| Performance Cores | 120 | 128 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
| L3 Cache | 240-6% | 256 |
| Base Power | 440 | 455 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 12 | 12 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1536 | 1536 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | No | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Cores | 120 | 128 |
| Threads | 240 | 256 |
| Socket Support | 1S/2S | 1S/2S |
| Max Memory | 1536 GB (12-channel MCR DIMM DDR5-8800) | 1536 GB (12-channel MCR DIMM DDR5-8800) |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids | Granite Rapids |
Verdict
Intel Xeon 6979P
9.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Xeon 6979P is the near-flagship runner-up in Intel's Xeon 6 stack, trading eight cores for a slightly higher clock and lower TDP than the 6980P.
Intel Xeon 6980P
9.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Xeon 6980P is the undisputed flagship of Intel's entire Xeon 6 lineup, the highest core count and largest cache part in this catalog.