Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs EPYC 7763

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7763
2021
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
54.65
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.35
+59.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms EPYC 7763 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking213
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.57no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Architecture codenameMilan (2021)Storm Peak
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$7,890no data
Current price$13298 (1.7x MSRP)$4999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads128128
Base clock speed2.45 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm28x 71 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 configuration21
SocketSP3sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 7763 54.65
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 87.35
+59.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms EPYC 7763 by 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

EPYC 7763 84522
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 135107
+59.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms EPYC 7763 by 60% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 54.65 87.35
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7763 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7763 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7763 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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