Xeon Max 9480

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameXeon Max 9480
Market segmentServer
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$12,980

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking30
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03
Power efficiency14.41

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids HBM (2023)
Chip lithography10 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads112
Number of CPUs in a configuration2

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)
L3 cache112.5 MB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

Socket4677
PCIe version5
PCI Express lanes80

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
vPro+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
TSX+
TXT+