Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs EPYC 7543

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7543
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
38.34
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.66
+37.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms EPYC 7543 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7628
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.0433.41
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency16.1214.23
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,761$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 316% better value for money than EPYC 7543.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6448
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm24x 71 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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
SocketSP3sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12848

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 38.34
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 52.66
+37.4%

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
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83655
+37.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.34 52.66
Recency 15 March 2021 19 October 2023
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 7543 has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 55.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 37.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7543 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7543 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7543 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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