Ryzen 9 9950X vs EPYC 7251

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7251
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
9.40
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+344%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms EPYC 7251 by a whopping 344% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking81358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.8565.16
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency7.4123.26
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$574$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 2186% better value for money than EPYC 7251.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz5.7 GHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size192 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth153.652 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes12824

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7251 9.40
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+344%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 7251 14935
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+344%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.40 41.78
Recency 29 June 2017 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 170 Watt

EPYC 7251 has 41.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 344.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7251 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7251 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7251 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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