Ryzen 9 7900X vs EPYC 7773X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7773X
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
57.60
+77.2%
Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
32.51

EPYC 7773X outperforms Ryzen 9 7900X by an impressive 77% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21124
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency19.4718.10
Architecture codenameMilan-X (2022)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date22 March 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads12824
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache768 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm22x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X 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)280 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5200

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 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X.

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 7773X 57.60
+77.2%
Ryzen 9 7900X 32.51

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 7773X 91491
+77.2%
Ryzen 9 7900X 51640

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 7773X 1531
Ryzen 9 7900X 2953
+92.9%

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 7773X 15277
Ryzen 9 7900X 17921
+17.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 57.60 32.51
Recency 22 March 2022 27 September 2022
Physical cores 64 12
Threads 128 24
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 170 Watt

EPYC 7773X has a 77.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7900X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 64.7% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7773X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7900X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7773X is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7773X and Ryzen 9 7900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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