AMD EPYC 7402 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

AMD EPYC 7402 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X - 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 7402 has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7402 was released in Q3/2019.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023.

The AMD EPYC 7402 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7402 is 2.80 GHz (3.35 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz).

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.

The AMD EPYC 7402 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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.

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.

The AMD EPYC 7402 can use up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7402 is 180 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The AMD EPYC 7402 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 128.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 152.00 MB cache.