AMD EPYC 7203 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7203 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7203 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7203 was released in Q3/2023. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 was released in Q2/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7203 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7203 is 2.80 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 7203 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7203 can use up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC 7203 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7203 is 120 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC 7203 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
150 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7203 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 64.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 35.00 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC 7203 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
SP3 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2023 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
348 $ | Release price | 199 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7203
8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7203 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
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