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Intel Core i9-7960X
Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-7960X and Intel Xeon Platinum 8490HGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-7960X | Xeon Platinum 8490H |
| Segment | Desktop | Server |
| Codename | Skylake | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release Date | Oct 2017 | May 2025 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 32 | 120 |
| Base Clock | 2.80 | 1.90 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.69 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 120 MB |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 112.5 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | 4677 |
| TDP | 165 | 350 |