Ryzen 5 5500 vs EPYC 7262

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7262
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 155 Watt
13.58
+7.2%

EPYC 7262 outperforms Ryzen 5 5500 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking567621
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.2451.11
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency7.9917.77
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$575$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5500 has 399% better value for money than EPYC 7262.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm
Die size192 mm2180 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500 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
SocketSP3AM4
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version4.03.0
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 7262 13.58
+7.2%
Ryzen 5 5500 12.67

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 7262 20779
+7.1%
Ryzen 5 5500 19397

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.58 12.67
Recency 7 August 2019 4 April 2022
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7262 has a 7.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500.

Be aware that EPYC 7262 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 5 5500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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