One YouTube user, who claims to have worked on the bridge dies between the CPU tiles, suggests that the CPU offers enough PCIe and RAM capacity to support seven players, each equipped with the processing power of a 12900K CPU and their own dedicated bandwidth.
However, it’s important to note that the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is primarily designed for high-performance computing tasks, particularly in fields like data science and artificial intelligence. It offers six different configurations, categorized into three modes based on RAM usage, sources, and extent.
- ‘HBM Only’: In this mode, the system operates exclusively with HBM2e RAM, requiring no code changes or DDR5 RAM. It’s a straightforward option for those who want to harness the power of HBM2e memory.
- ‘HBM Flat Mode’: This mode combines two memory pools – HBM2e and DDR5 – offering greater flexibility for memory-intensive applications. It allows certain applications to tap into both memory sources.
- ‘HBM Caching Mode’: In this mode, hot data is stored on the processor, while DDR5 RAM serves as the primary memory store. This configuration optimizes memory usage for specific workloads.
Intel claims that these configurations can result in performance gains of up to 3.7 times compared to fourth-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, making the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 a formidable choice for various industrial workloads.
