EPYC 7513 vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900XT
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
20.56
EPYC 7513
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 200 Watt
37.32
+81.5%

EPYC 7513 outperforms Ryzen 9 3900XT by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27483
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.0611.23
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency18.5317.66
Architecture codenameMatisse 2 (2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date16 June 2020 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$2,840

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900XT has 132% better value for money than EPYC 7513.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2464
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.65 GHz
Multiplierno data26
L1 cache768 KB2 MB
L2 cache6 MB16 MB
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513 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
SocketAM4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 3900XT 20.56
EPYC 7513 37.32
+81.5%

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 3900XT 32660
EPYC 7513 59285
+81.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.56 37.32
Recency 16 June 2020 12 January 2021
Physical cores 12 32
Threads 24 64
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900XT has 90.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7513, on the other hand, has a 81.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The EPYC 7513 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3900XT in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900XT is a desktop processor while EPYC 7513 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900XT and EPYC 7513, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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