Ryzen 7 3700X vs EPYC 9754

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9754
2023
128 cores / 256 threads, 360 Watt
63.24
+346%
Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.19

EPYC 9754 outperforms Ryzen 7 3700X by a whopping 346% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12508
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.0318.46
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency16.6220.66
Architecture codenameBergamo (2023)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$11,900$329

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 3700X has 1692% better value for money than EPYC 9754.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X 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 cores1288 (Octa-Core)
Threads25616
Base clock speed2.25 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size8x 73 mm2no data
Number of transistors71,000 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)360 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X. 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 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9754 and Ryzen 7 3700X.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 9754 63.24
+346%
Ryzen 7 3700X 14.19

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 9754 100460
+346%
Ryzen 7 3700X 22537

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 63.24 14.19
Recency 13 June 2023 7 July 2019
Physical cores 128 8
Threads 256 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 360 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 9754 has a 345.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 7 3700X, on the other hand, has 453.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9754 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 3700X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9754 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop one.


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