Ryzen 7 7700X vs EPYC 7543

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7543
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
39.79
+69.2%

EPYC 7543 outperforms Ryzen 7 7700X by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking75226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.9045.77
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency16.1320.43
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)29 August 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,761$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7700X has 479% better value for money than EPYC 7543.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads6416
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache2 MB512 KB
L2 cache16 MB8 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm, 6 nm
Die size8x 81 mm271+122 mm
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors33,200 million6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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)225 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size4 TiB128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 7 7700X.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 7543 39.79
+69.2%
Ryzen 7 7700X 23.52

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 7543 60901
+69.2%
Ryzen 7 7700X 36002

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.79 23.52
Recency 12 January 2021 29 August 2022
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 7543 has a 69.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7700X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 114.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7543 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7700X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7543 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop one.


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