Ryzen 5 5600 vs EPYC 7351

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7351
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 155 Watt
14.62
+7.7%
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58

EPYC 7351 outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking489554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.21no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency8.1419.77
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,100no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache1.5 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size213 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors19200 Million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)155 W, 170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600. 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 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7351 14.62
+7.7%
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58

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 7351 23226
+7.7%
Ryzen 5 5600 21572

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.62 13.58
Recency 20 June 2017 20 April 2022
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7351 has a 7.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600.

Be aware that EPYC 7351 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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