Ryzen 9 5900XT vs EPYC 7F32

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7F32
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
14.57
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91
+91.6%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms EPYC 7F32 by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking494170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.6870.37
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency7.6625.16
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 April 2020 (4 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,100$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 1812% better value for money than EPYC 7F32.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm
Die size74 mm22x 74 mm2
Number of transistors3,800 million8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 configuration11
SocketSP3AM4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7F32 14.57
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91
+91.6%

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 7F32 23142
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341
+91.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.57 27.91
Recency 14 April 2020 31 July 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900XT has a 91.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7F32 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7F32 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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