Ryzen 9 9900X vs EPYC 9684X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
76.02
+120%
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.53

EPYC 9684X outperforms Ryzen 9 9900X by a whopping 120% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5108
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.8927.09
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores9612 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads19224
Base clock speed2.55 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size12x 72 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors135,240 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketSP5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12824

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 9684X 76.02
+120%
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.53

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 9684X 120760
+120%
Ryzen 9 9900X 54854

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 76.02 34.53
Recency 13 June 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 96 12
Threads 192 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 120 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 120.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 233.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 9900X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9684X is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9684X and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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