Ryzen 9 7950X vs EPYC 7643

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7643
2021
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
47.88
+21.3%
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46

EPYC 7643 outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3867
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.71no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency20.1421.97
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,995no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads9632
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache3 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache24 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors33,200 million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200
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 Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 7643 47.88
+21.3%
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46

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
+21.3%
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681

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 7643 1292
Ryzen 9 7950X 2985
+131%

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 7643 12182
Ryzen 9 7950X 19448
+59.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 47.88 39.46
Recency 12 January 2021 27 September 2022
Physical cores 48 16
Threads 96 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 170 Watt

EPYC 7643 has a 21.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 32.4% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7643 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7950X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7643 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7643 and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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