EPYC 7542 vs EPYC 7502

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7502
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
30.21
+6.6%
EPYC 7542
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
28.33

EPYC 7502 outperforms EPYC 7542 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking138162
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.395.11
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency15.8811.92
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,600$3,400

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7502 has 45% better value for money than EPYC 7542.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads6464
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.35 GHz3.4 GHz
Multiplier2529
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size192 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542 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 (Multiprocessor)
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size4 TiB4 TiB
Max memory channels88
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support++

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 7502 30.21
+6.6%
EPYC 7542 28.33

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 7502 47983
+6.6%
EPYC 7542 45003

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.21 28.33
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 225 Watt

EPYC 7502 has a 6.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7502 and EPYC 7542.


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