EPYC 7773X vs FX-6200
Aggregate performance score
EPYC 7773X outperforms FX-6200 by a whopping 2140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1725 | 22 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Power efficiency | 1.95 | 19.47 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Milan-X (2022) |
| Release date | 27 February 2012 (12 years ago) | 22 March 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 128 |
| Base clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6144 KB | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 768 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 8x 81 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 61 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 33,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X 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 configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | AM3+ | SP3 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 280 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4-3200 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X.
| PCIe version | n/a | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 128 |
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.
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.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.62 | 58.69 |
| Recency | 27 February 2012 | 22 March 2022 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 64 |
| Threads | 6 | 128 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 280 Watt |
FX-6200 has 124% lower power consumption.
EPYC 7773X, on the other hand, has a 2140.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 966.7% more physical cores and 2033.3% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.
The EPYC 7773X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6200 in performance tests.
Note that FX-6200 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7773X is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6200 and EPYC 7773X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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