EPYC 7473X vs Ryzen 9 3950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3950X
2019
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
24.37
EPYC 7473X
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
37.32
+53.1%

EPYC 7473X outperforms Ryzen 9 3950X by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21084
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.76no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency21.9614.72
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Milan-X (2022)
Release date11 June 2019 (5 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3248
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache1 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die size2 x 72 mm + 125 mm (IO-Die) mm28x 81 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million33,200 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X 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
SocketAM4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X. 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 3950X and EPYC 7473X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X.

PCIe versionno data4.0
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 3950X 24.37
EPYC 7473X 37.32
+53.1%

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 9 3950X 38715
EPYC 7473X 59280
+53.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.37 37.32
Recency 11 June 2019 22 March 2022
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 48
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 240 Watt

Ryzen 9 3950X has 128.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7473X, on the other hand, has a 53.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The EPYC 7473X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3950X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3950X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7473X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7473X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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