Ryzen 9 7900 vs EPYC 7601

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7601
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
22.27
Ryzen 9 7900
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
31.92
+43.3%

Ryzen 9 7900 outperforms EPYC 7601 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking244131
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.7865.54
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency11.2844.78
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)14 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,200$429

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900 has 3582% better value for money than EPYC 7601.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900 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 speed2.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size192 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900 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
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900. 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 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-5200
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900.

PCIe version3.05.0
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 7601 22.27
Ryzen 9 7900 31.92
+43.3%

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 7601 34079
Ryzen 9 7900 48851
+43.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7601 792
Ryzen 9 7900 2855
+260%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7601 7699
Ryzen 9 7900 16852
+119%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.27 31.92
Recency 29 June 2017 14 January 2023
Physical cores 32 12
Threads 64 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7601 has 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7900, on the other hand, has a 43.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 176.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7601 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7601 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7900 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7601 and Ryzen 9 7900, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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