EPYC 7662 vs EPYC 7282

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7282
2019
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
19.18
EPYC 7662
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 225 Watt
45.51
+137%

EPYC 7662 outperforms EPYC 7282 by a whopping 137% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7282 and EPYC 7662 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30643
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.32no data
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency15.1319.14
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)19 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$650no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7282 and EPYC 7662 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads32128
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Multiplier2820
L1 cache1 MB4 MB
L2 cache8 MB32 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7282 and EPYC 7662 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)no data
SocketTR4Socket SP3
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7282 and EPYC 7662. 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 7282 and EPYC 7662 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7282 and EPYC 7662. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB4 TiB
Max memory channels88
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support++

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 7282 19.18
EPYC 7662 45.51
+137%

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 7282 30474
EPYC 7662 72298
+137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.18 45.51
Recency 7 August 2019 19 February 2020
Physical cores 16 64
Threads 32 128
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 225 Watt

EPYC 7282 has 87.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7662, on the other hand, has a 137.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The EPYC 7662 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7282 in performance tests.


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