EPYC 7543 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
51.03
+33.1%
EPYC 7543
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
38.34

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms EPYC 7543 by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3376
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.738.04
Market segmentServerServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency13.8016.13
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,649$3,761

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 108% better value for money than EPYC 7543.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads4864
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplierno data28
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm+
Die size4x 71 mm28x 81 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543 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
SocketsTR5SP3
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7543.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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 PRO 7965WX 51.03
+33.1%
EPYC 7543 38.34

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 PRO 7965WX 81055
+33.1%
EPYC 7543 60901

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 51.03 38.34
Recency 19 October 2023 12 January 2021
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 48 64
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 225 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 33.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

EPYC 7543, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 55.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7543 in performance tests.


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