EPYC 9184X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+167%
EPYC 9184X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 320 Watt
31.69

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms EPYC 9184X by a whopping 167% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3131
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.854.53
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency22.889.37
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Genoa-X (2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)13 June 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,999$4,928

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 162% better value for money than EPYC 9184X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12832
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.55 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size8x 71 mm28x 72 mm2
Number of transistors52,560 million90,160 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X 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
SocketsTR5SP5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt320 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes48128

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 Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+167%
EPYC 9184X 31.69

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 Threadripper 7980X 134396
+167%
EPYC 9184X 50344

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 84.61 31.69
Recency 19 October 2023 13 June 2023
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 32
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 320 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a 167% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

EPYC 9184X, on the other hand, has 9.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9184X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9184X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9184X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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