AMD EPYC 7251 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7251 or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - 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 7251 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7251 was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X was released in Q4/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 2.10 GHz (2.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is at 4.70 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 4.70 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.30 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD EPYC 7251 or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7251 can use up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 153.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
153.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7251 is 120 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7251 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 32.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 38.00 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
14 nm | Technology | 5 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
SP3 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
450 $ | Release price | 299 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7251
2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
15,315 CB R23 MC @ 103 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7251 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
Unknown | Unknown |