EPYC 8224P vs Ryzen 9 5950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+0.9%
EPYC 8224P
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 160 Watt
28.43

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms EPYC 8224P by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking160162
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation27.7529.48
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency25.8716.82
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Siena (2023−2024)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)18 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$855

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 8224P has 6% better value for money than Ryzen 9 5950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P 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 speed3.4 GHz2.55 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz3 GHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die sizeCPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm22x 73 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C75 °C
Number of transistorsno data17,750 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P 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 configuration11
SocketAM4SP6
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt160 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data96

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 5950X 28.70
+0.9%
EPYC 8224P 28.43

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 5950X 45593
+1%
EPYC 8224P 45160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.70 28.43
Recency 8 October 2020 18 September 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 160 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 0.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 52.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 8224P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 5950X and EPYC 8224P.

Note that Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop processor while EPYC 8224P is a server/workstation one.


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