Ryzen 9 7950X vs EPYC 8434P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8434P
2023
48 cores / 96 threads, 200 Watt
41.86
+6.1%
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46

EPYC 8434P outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5767
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.41no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency19.8121.97
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,700no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 8434P 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 speed2.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 73 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °C47 °C
Number of transistors35,500 million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8434P 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 configuration11
SocketSP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8434P 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 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-5200

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 8434P and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes9624

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
+6.1%
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 8434P 66490
+6.1%
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.86 39.46
Recency 18 September 2023 27 September 2022
Physical cores 48 16
Threads 96 32
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 170 Watt

EPYC 8434P has a 6.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has 17.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 8434P and Ryzen 9 7950X.

Be aware that EPYC 8434P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


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