EPYC 7371 vs Ryzen 7 2700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 2700
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.26
EPYC 7371
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
20.32
+98.1%

EPYC 7371 outperforms Ryzen 7 2700 by an impressive 98% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking771283
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.095.84
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency14.399.26
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Naples (2017−2018)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)13 November 2018 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$299$1,550

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 2700 has 56% better value for money than EPYC 7371.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3231
L1 cache96K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm14 nm
Die size192 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million19200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketAM4TR4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/s170.671 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes20128

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.

Ryzen 7 2700 10.26
EPYC 7371 20.32
+98.1%

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.

Ryzen 7 2700 15700
EPYC 7371 31094
+98.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.26 20.32
Recency 19 April 2018 13 November 2018
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 12 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen 7 2700 has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 207.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7371, on the other hand, has a 98.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The EPYC 7371 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 2700 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 2700 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7371 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 2700 and EPYC 7371, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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