AMD EPYC 7742 | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7742 and the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7742 64 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H (20) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7742 is a 64 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.25 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 128 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS clocks with 3.30 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7742 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
64 | Cores | 8 |
128 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.25 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 680M |
GPU frequency | 2.00 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
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 680M |
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 & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7742, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7742 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-4800 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 23.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7742 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7742 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7742 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7742 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
7 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
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 | FP7 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
9000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7742
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7742 | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS |
Unknown | Unknown |