EPYC 9224 vs EPYC 7501

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7501
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 170 Watt
15.69
EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72
+70.3%

EPYC 9224 outperforms EPYC 7501 by an impressive 70% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking429180
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.1411.98
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency8.7312.64
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,400$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9224 has 951% better value for money than EPYC 7501.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6448
Base clock speed2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier2025
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size192 mm24x 72 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2 (Multiprocessor)2
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size2 TiB6 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7501 and EPYC 9224.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes128128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7501 15.69
EPYC 9224 26.72
+70.3%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 7501 24925
EPYC 9224 42448
+70.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.69 26.72
Recency 29 June 2017 10 November 2022
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 200 Watt

EPYC 7501 has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 17.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9224, on the other hand, has a 70.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9224 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7501 in performance tests.


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