Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs EPYC 7272

Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7272
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
15.84
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.58
+36.2%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms EPYC 7272 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking422245
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.5836.26
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency12.4917.02
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$625$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 213% better value for money than EPYC 7272.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed2.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data162 MHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm5 nm
Die size192 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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
SocketSP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-5200
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/AAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 7272 15.84
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.58
+36.2%

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 7272 25161
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34273
+36.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.84 21.58
Recency 7 August 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

EPYC 7272 has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 36.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7272 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7272 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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