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AMD EPYC 7301 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Last updated: 2023-10-04

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AMD EPYC 7301		AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
CPU comparison AMD EPYC 7301 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X - 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 7301 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7301 was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X was released in Q3/2017.

AMD EPYC (145)	Family	AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13)
AMD EPYC 7001 (12)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3)
1	Generation	1
Naples (Zen)	Architecture	Whitehaven (Zen)
Server	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD EPYC 7301 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz).
AMD EPYC 7301	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16	Cores	16
32	Threads	32
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
2.20 GHz	Frequency	3.40 GHz
2.70 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.00 GHz
2.70 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.50 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD EPYC 7301	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The AMD EPYC 7301 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can connect up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels.
AMD EPYC 7301	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR4-2666
	Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel)	Memory channels	4 (Quad Channel)
170.6 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	85.4 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	8.00 MB
64.00 MB	L3 Cache	32.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
128	PCIe lanes	64
126.1 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	63.0 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7301 has a TDP of 170 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 180 W.
AMD EPYC 7301	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
170 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	180 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The AMD EPYC 7301 has a 64.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X cache has a total of 40.00 MB.

AMD EPYC 7301	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
14 nm	Technology	14 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	TR4 (SP3r2)
AMD-V, SVM	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2017	Release date	Q3/2017
800 $	Release price	999 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

AMD EPYC 7301 (67%)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

AMD EPYC 7301 (63%)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	AMD EPYC 7301 Geekbench 6 MT: 4,428 / 800 $	5.54
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Geekbench 6 MT: 8,710 / 999 $	8.72

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	687 (57%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1201 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	4428 (51%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	8710 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	761 (73%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1040 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	8864 (78%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	11370 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	14998 (54%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	27730 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	119 (71%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	168 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	2033 (68%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	2986 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	60 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	964 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1035 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	18780 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	411 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	6731 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	271 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	124 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz	8719 (100%)

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