Ryzen 5 9600X vs EPYC 7F72

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7F72
2020
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
33.11
+74.7%
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
18.95

EPYC 7F72 outperforms Ryzen 5 9600X by an impressive 75% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking120314
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.4351.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency13.0627.59
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 April 2020 (4 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,450$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 9600X has 397% better value for money than EPYC 7F72.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache1.5 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache192 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm4 nm
Die size74 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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)240 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
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 dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 7F72 33.11
+74.7%
Ryzen 5 9600X 18.95

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 7F72 52597
+74.7%
Ryzen 5 9600X 30105

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.11 18.95
Recency 14 April 2020 8 August 2024
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7F72 has a 74.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 269.2% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7F72 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 9600X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7F72 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7F72 and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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