EPYC 7272 vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.34
+22.1%
EPYC 7272
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
15.84

Ryzen 9 3900 outperforms EPYC 7272 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking300431
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.7412.06
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)AMD EPYC
Power efficiency28.1612.49
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$625

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900 has 72% better value for money than EPYC 7272.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Multiplierno data29
L1 cache768 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors7,600 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272 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 configuration12 (Multiprocessor)
SocketAM4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes24128

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 9 3900 19.34
+22.1%
EPYC 7272 15.84

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 9 3900 30722
+22.1%
EPYC 7272 25161

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 15.84
Recency 24 September 2019 7 August 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 22.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 3900 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7272 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7272 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900 and EPYC 7272, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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