AMD EPYC 7642 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7642 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7642 48 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD EPYC 7643 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7642 is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X clocks with 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
48 | Cores | 24 |
96 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7642, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 166.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
Max. Memory | 1024 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7642 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7642 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 152.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
7 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, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
SP3 | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
8000 $ | Release price | 1790 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7642 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
Unknown | Unknown |