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Note: The information shown below is based on rumors and unoffical information. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 9255 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X - 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 9255 has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 6144 GB of memory is supported in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9255 was released in Q4/2024. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores with 64 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 7970X was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD EPYC 9005 (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
5 | Generation | 5 |
Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD EPYC 9254 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 9255 is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
24 | Cores | 32 |
48 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 9255 supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
DDR5-6000 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
6144 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
12 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
480.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
96.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
504.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 9255 has a TDP of 200 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is 350 W. |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
200 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 9255 has a 96.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X cache has a total of 160.00 MB. |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
SP5 | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2024 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 2990 $ |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHzNot verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 9255
3.30 GHz Not verified |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 9255 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
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