AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8380

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Key differences: L2 cache, where Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 has 50 MB vs 16 MB; lithography process, where AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has 4 vs 10 nm; cores, where Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 has 40 vs 16; threads, where Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 has 80 vs 32; base frequency, where AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has 4.3 vs 2.3 GHz.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 are closely matched
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X · #19 of 465
73
Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 · #19 of 465
71
Key differences
  • L2 CacheIntel Xeon Platinum 8380 50 MB vs 16 MB
  • Lithography ProcessAMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4 vs 10 nm
  • CoresIntel Xeon Platinum 8380 40 vs 16
  • ThreadsIntel Xeon Platinum 8380 80 vs 32
  • Base FrequencyAMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 vs 2.3 GHz

Scores by Category

Ryzen 9 9950X wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryRyzen 9 9950XXeon Platinum 8380Lead
Benchmark
+3
Core Specifications
+4
Integrated Graphics
+50

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 9 9950X
Xeon Platinum 8380
Cores
16
40
Threads
32
80
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz87% more
2.3 GHz
Base Power Consumption
170 W37% less
270 W
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz68% more
3.4 GHz
L1 Cache
1,280 KB
2,560 KB100% more
L2 Cache
16 MB
50 MB213% more
L3 Cache
64 MB7% more
60 MB
Lithography Process
4 nm60% less
10 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 9 9950X
Xeon Platinum 8380
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 9 9950X
Xeon Platinum 8380
PassMark CPU Mark
65,7065% more
62,318

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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