Ryzen 5 8500G vs EPYC 7643

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7643
2021
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
47.88
+250%
Ryzen 5 8500G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.69

EPYC 7643 outperforms Ryzen 5 8500G by a whopping 250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking39539
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.37no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency20.1419.93
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,995$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G 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 speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+4 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2137 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G 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 configuration21
SocketSP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G. 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 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12814

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 7643 47.88
+250%
Ryzen 5 8500G 13.69

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 7643 76050
+250%
Ryzen 5 8500G 21739

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 47.88 13.69
Recency 15 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 48 6
Threads 96 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7643 has a 249.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8500G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 246.2% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7643 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8500G in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7643 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8500G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 5 8500G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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