Ryzen 5 9600X vs EPYC 7351

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7351
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 155 Watt
15.18
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
19.72
+29.9%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms EPYC 7351 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking483303
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2049.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency8.1427.66
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,100$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 9600X has 1445% better value for money than EPYC 7351.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache1.5 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors19200 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)155 W, 170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe version3.05.0
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 7351 15.18
Ryzen 5 9600X 19.72
+29.9%

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
Ryzen 5 9600X 30176
+29.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.18 19.72
Recency 20 June 2017 8 August 2024
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7351 has 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has a 29.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7351 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7351 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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