Ryzen 5 8500G vs EPYC 7473X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7473X
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
37.32
+172%
Ryzen 5 8500G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.70

EPYC 7473X outperforms Ryzen 5 8500G by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking84547
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency14.7119.93
Architecture codenameMilan-X (2022)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date22 March 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$229

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G 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 speed2.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache768 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2137 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million20,900 million
64 bit support-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G 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
SocketSP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12814

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 7473X 37.32
+172%
Ryzen 5 8500G 13.70

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 7473X 59280
+172%
Ryzen 5 8500G 21757

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.32 13.70
Recency 22 March 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7473X has a 172.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8500G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 269.2% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7473X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8500G in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7473X is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8500G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7473X and Ryzen 5 8500G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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