EPYC 9684X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+11.3%
EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
76.02

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms EPYC 9684X by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking35
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency22.8817.99
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$14,756

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X 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)96
Threads128192
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.55 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)1152 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size8x 71 mm212x 72 mm2
Number of transistors52,560 million135,240 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X 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 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X. 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 9684X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X. 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 9684X.

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
+11.3%
EPYC 9684X 76.02

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
+11.3%
EPYC 9684X 120760

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 84.61 76.02
Recency 19 October 2023 13 June 2023
Physical cores 64 96
Threads 128 192
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 400 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a 11.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, and 14.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9684X, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9684X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and EPYC 9684X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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