Ryzen 9 5900XT vs EPYC 8024P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8024P
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
12.94
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.01
+116%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms EPYC 8024P by a whopping 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking583166
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.4766.98
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency13.6125.25
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 227% better value for money than EPYC 8024P.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm
Die size73 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,875 million8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 configuration11
SocketSP6AM4
Power consumption (TDP)90 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT. 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 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes9620

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 8024P 12.94
Ryzen 9 5900XT 28.01
+116%

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 8024P 20556
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44485
+116%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.94 28.01
Recency 18 September 2023 31 July 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 90 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 8024P has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 116.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 8024P in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 8024P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 8024P and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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