EPYC 7272 vs EPYC 7551

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7551
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
16.34
+3.2%
EPYC 7272
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
15.84

EPYC 7551 outperforms EPYC 7272 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking409431
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.2712.07
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency8.5912.49
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,400$625

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7272 has 850% better value for money than EPYC 7551.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads6424
Base clock speed2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Multiplier2029
L1 cache96K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size192 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272 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)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272. 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 7551 and EPYC 7272 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Max memory channels88
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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 7551 16.34
+3.2%
EPYC 7272 15.84

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 7551 25960
+3.2%
EPYC 7272 25161

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 15.84
Recency 29 June 2017 7 August 2019
Physical cores 32 12
Threads 64 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 120 Watt

EPYC 7551 has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

EPYC 7272, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 50% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7551 and EPYC 7272.


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