Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs EPYC 7532

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7532
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 200 Watt
34.47
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.84
+18.5%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms EPYC 7532 by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11667
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data55.73
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency15.7231.03
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date19 February 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 speed2.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache2 MB1024 KB
L2 cache16 MB16 MB
L3 cache256 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data71+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 configurationno data1
SocketSocket SP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size4 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 7532 34.47
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 40.84
+18.5%

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 7532 52755
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62500
+18.5%

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 7532 1208
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2929
+142%

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 7532 10136
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19694
+94.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.47 40.84
Recency 19 February 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 120 Watt

EPYC 7532 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 18.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7532 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7532 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7532 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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