Ryzen 5 5600X vs EPYC 7401

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7401
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 170 Watt
34.80
+153%
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78

EPYC 7401 outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by a whopping 153% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking107539
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.4926.68
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency19.3720.06
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,850$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600X has 181% better value for money than EPYC 7401.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.6 GHz
Multiplier2037
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size192 mm22x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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)170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 7401 34.80
+153%
Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78

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 7401 55280
+153%
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.80 13.78
Recency 29 June 2017 5 November 2020
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7401 has a 152.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 161.5% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7401 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7401 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7401 and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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