EPYC 9655 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

156110

Passmark Score

39966

Performance Difference

EPYC 9655 is 290.6% faster than Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, EPYC 9655 performs 290.6% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 9655 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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 EPYC 9655 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD

EPYC 9655

The EPYC 9655 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 156,110 points. Launch price was $11,852.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$11,852
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:10 October 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Turin (2024)
Performance Ranking Position:5

Technical Specifications

Cores:96
Threads:192
Die Size:12x 70.6 mm2
L1 Cache:80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:384 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.5 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.6 GHz
Transistor Count:99,780 million
Process Technology:4 nm

Compatibility

Socket:SP5
Power Consumption (TDP):400 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
AMD

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 39,966 points. Launch price was $479.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$479
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:7 November 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Performance Ranking Position:293

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:70.6 mm2
L1 Cache:80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:96 MB (total)
Max Frequency:5.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:4.7 GHz
Transistor Count:8,315 million
Process Technology:4 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM5
Power Consumption (TDP):120 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5

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