EPYC 72F3 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
25.09
+43.5%
EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.48

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms EPYC 72F3 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking201370
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.724.28
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency22.199.02
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$2,468

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 618% better value for money than EPYC 72F3.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier3737
L1 cache768 KB512 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cache64 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)8x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3 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 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3. 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+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3. 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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3.

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 5900X 25.09
+43.5%
EPYC 72F3 17.48

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 5900X 39115
+43.5%
EPYC 72F3 27252

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.09 17.48
Recency 8 October 2020 12 January 2021
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 180 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 43.5% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 72F3, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 72F3 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop processor while EPYC 72F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 72F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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