Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs EPYC 7251

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7251
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
9.76
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
19.24
+97.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms EPYC 7251 by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking801312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.068.68
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.429.75
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$574$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 184% better value for money than EPYC 7251.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2135
L1 cache96K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache32 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size192 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channels84
Maximum memory bandwidth153.652 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 9.76
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 19.24
+97.1%

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 Threadripper 2950X 29437
+97.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.76 19.24
Recency 29 June 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 180 Watt

EPYC 7251 has 50% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has a 97.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 Threadripper 2950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7251 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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