Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs EPYC 7601

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7601
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
20.94
+12.9%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55

EPYC 7601 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking265323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.618.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency11.019.75
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,200$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 424% better value for money than EPYC 7601.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2235
L1 cache3 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache16 MB8 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size213 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. 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 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

PCIe version3.0no data
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 7601 20.94
+12.9%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.55

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 33255
+12.9%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29459

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 Threadripper 2950X 1263
+59.5%

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 Threadripper 2950X 8504
+10.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.94 18.55
Recency 20 June 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm

EPYC 7601 has a 12.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7601 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7601 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7601 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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