Ryzen 5 5600X vs EPYC 7552

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7552
2019
48 cores / 96 threads, 200 Watt
40.04
+180%

EPYC 7552 outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by a whopping 180% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking74527
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.2526.65
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency18.2620.06
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,025$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600X has 268% better value for money than EPYC 7552.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.35 GHz4.6 GHz
Multiplier2237
L1 cache3 MB384 KB
L2 cache24 MB3 MB
L3 cache192 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size192 mm22x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

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

AMD-V++

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size4 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

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

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 40.04
+180%
Ryzen 5 5600X 14.30

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
+180%
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.04 14.30
Recency 7 August 2019 8 October 2020
Physical cores 48 6
Threads 96 12
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7552 has a 180% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 207.7% lower power consumption.

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

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


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

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