Ryzen 9 5900XT vs EPYC 8434P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8434P
2023
48 cores / 96 threads, 200 Watt
41.86
+50%
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91

EPYC 8434P outperforms Ryzen 9 5900XT by an impressive 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking57170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.4170.37
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency19.8125.16
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,700$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 425% better value for money than EPYC 8434P.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 8434P 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads9632
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm
Die size4x 73 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors35,500 million8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8434P 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
SocketSP6AM4
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8434P 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 8434P and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes9620

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 8434P 41.86
+50%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91

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 8434P 66490
+50%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.86 27.91
Recency 18 September 2023 31 July 2024
Physical cores 48 16
Threads 96 32
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 8434P has a 50% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 90.5% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 8434P is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900XT in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 8434P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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