EPYC 9135 vs Ryzen 9 9950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+14.3%
EPYC 9135
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
36.56

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms EPYC 9135 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5896
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.1629.26
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency23.2617.30
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024)Turin (2024)
Release date15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649$1,214

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 123% better value for money than EPYC 9135.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.65 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,630 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135 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
SocketAM5SP5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4Ano data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135.

PCIe version5.05.0
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 9950X 41.78
+14.3%
EPYC 9135 36.56

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 9950X 66361
+14.3%
EPYC 9135 58070

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.78 36.56
Recency 15 August 2024 10 October 2024
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen 9 9950X has a 14.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 17.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9135, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9135 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9135 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 9135, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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