Ryzen 7 5800XT vs EPYC 73F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 73F3
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 240 Watt
29.02
+58.7%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.29

EPYC 73F3 outperforms Ryzen 7 5800XT by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153330
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.6455.45
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency11.4416.48
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,521$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800XT has 735% better value for money than EPYC 73F3.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography7 nm+7 nm
Die size8x 81 mm274 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 configuration21
SocketSP3AM4
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT. 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 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
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 73F3 29.02
+58.7%
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.29

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 73F3 46103
+58.7%
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29054

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.02 18.29
Recency 12 January 2021 31 July 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 73F3 has a 58.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 73F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5800XT in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 73F3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 73F3 and Ryzen 7 5800XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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