Ryzen 7 9700X vs EPYC 7401P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7401P
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 170 Watt
17.97
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33
+29.8%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms EPYC 7401P by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking343222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.7753.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency10.0033.97
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,075$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 9700X has 1018% better value for money than EPYC 7401P.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4816
Base clock speed2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size192 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X. 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 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X. 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 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X.

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 7401P 17.97
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33
+29.8%

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 7401P 28546
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065
+29.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.97 23.33
Recency 29 June 2017 8 August 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7401P has 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 29.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 161.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7401P in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7401P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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