Ryzen 9 3950X vs EPYC 7551P

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

38519

Passmark Score

38111

Performance Difference

Ryzen 9 3950X is 1.1% faster than EPYC 7551P

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 9 3950X performs 1.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7551P.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7551P

AMD

Ryzen 9 3950X

The Ryzen 9 3950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,519 points. Launch price was $799.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 9
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$799
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:14 November 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:305

Technical Specifications

Cores:16
Threads:32
Die Size:2 x 72 mm + 125 mm (IO-Die) mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:64 MB
Max Frequency:4.7 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.5 GHz
Transistor Count:19,200 million
Process Technology:7 nm, 12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):105 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Dual-channel
Memory Bandwidth:51.196 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB
AMD

EPYC 7551P

The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD EPYC
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$2,100
Release Date:29 June 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Naples (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position:310

Technical Specifications

Cores:32
Threads:64
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:64 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3 GHz
Multiplicador:20
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:TR4
Power Consumption (TDP):180 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Eight-channel
Memory Channels:8
Memory Bandwidth:170.671 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:2 TiB

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