Ryzen 5 5600 vs EPYC 7552

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7552
2019
48 cores / 96 threads, 200 Watt
38.58
+184%
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58

EPYC 7552 outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 by a whopping 184% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking75554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.38no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency18.2419.76
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,025no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads9612
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache192 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm
Die size192 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketSP3AM4
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
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 cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7552 38.58
+184%
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58

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 7552 61282
+184%
Ryzen 5 5600 21573

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.58 13.58
Recency 7 August 2019 20 April 2022
Physical cores 48 6
Threads 96 12
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7552 has a 184.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 207.7% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7552 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7552 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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