AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD EPYC 7551 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the AMD EPYC 7551 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the AMD EPYC 7551 which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7001 (12) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Naples (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD EPYC 7552 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 7551 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7551 |
12 | Cores | 32 |
24 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
5.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
5.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.55 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, while the AMD EPYC 7551 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 170.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7551 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 170.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
24 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7551 is 180 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7551 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
230 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7551 is at 64.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7551 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | SP3 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
549 $ | Release price | 3200 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
29,306 CB R23 MC @ 186 W |
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AMD EPYC 7551
2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD EPYC 7551 |
Unknown | Unknown |