Ryzen 9 5950X vs EPYC 7501

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7501
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 155 Watt
15.69
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+82.9%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms EPYC 7501 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking438160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.1827.75
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency8.7325.87
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,400$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 2252% better value for money than EPYC 7501.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier2034
L1 cache3 MB1 MB
L2 cache16 MB8 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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)155 W, 170 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X. 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 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X. 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 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

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 7501 15.69
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+82.9%

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 7501 24925
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+82.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7501 726
Ryzen 9 5950X 2215
+205%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7501 6529
Ryzen 9 5950X 12104
+85.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.69 28.70
Recency 20 June 2017 8 October 2020
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 7501 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5950X, on the other hand, has a 82.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 47.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7501 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7501 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7501 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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