Ryzen 9 5900X vs EPYC 7272

Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7272
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
15.84
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.62
+55.4%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms EPYC 7272 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking422201
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.5830.90
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency12.4922.19
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$625$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 167% better value for money than EPYC 7272.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier2937
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size192 mm22x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X 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)120 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X. 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, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version4.04.0
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 7272 15.84
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.62
+55.4%

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 9 5900X 39114
+55.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.84 24.62
Recency 7 August 2019 5 November 2020
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 55.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 14.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7272 and Ryzen 9 5900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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