EPYC 7662 vs EPYC 7H12

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7H12
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
43.84
EPYC 7662
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 225 Watt
45.51
+3.8%

EPYC 7662 outperforms EPYC 7H12 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4843
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency14.8219.14
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date18 September 2019 (5 years ago)19 February 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662 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 speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Multiplier2620
L1 cache96K (per core)4 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)32 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662 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)no data
SocketTR4Socket SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662. 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 7H12 and EPYC 7662 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
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 7H12 43.84
EPYC 7662 45.51
+3.8%

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 7H12 69633
EPYC 7662 72298
+3.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.84 45.51
Recency 18 September 2019 19 February 2020
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 225 Watt

EPYC 7662 has a 3.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 24.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7H12 and EPYC 7662.


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