AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD EPYC 7662 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or AMD EPYC 7662 - 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. The AMD EPYC 7662 has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7662 was released in Q1/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7002 (24) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Rome (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD EPYC 7763 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the AMD EPYC 7662 has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7662 is at 2.00 GHz (3.30 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
64 | Cores | 64 |
128 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 166.4 GB/s. The AMD EPYC 7662 supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
64.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W, while the AMD EPYC 7662 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 225 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 320.00 MB cache. The AMD EPYC 7662 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 256.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
sTR5 | Socket | SP3 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
5900 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
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AMD EPYC 7662
2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD EPYC 7662 |
Unknown | Unknown |