Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs EPYC 9224

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+47.3%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms EPYC 9224 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18568
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.6656.78
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency12.6431.03
Architecture codenameGenoa (2022−2023)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date10 November 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,825$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 348% better value for money than EPYC 9224.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache1536 KB1024 KB
L2 cache24 MB16 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size4x 72 mm271+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors26,280 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketSP5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size6 TiB128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth460.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version5.05.0
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 9224 26.72
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+47.3%

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 9224 42448
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+47.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 26.72 39.35
Recency 10 November 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 120 Watt

EPYC 9224 has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 47.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9224 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9224 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9224 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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