EPYC 9254 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
25.56
EPYC 9254
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
44.33
+73.4%

EPYC 9254 outperforms Ryzen 9 5900X by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19752
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation32.4716.31
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency22.2020.21
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)10 November 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$2,299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 99% better value for money than EPYC 9254.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2448
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Multiplier3729
L1 cache768 KB1536 KB
L2 cache6 MB24 MB
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)4x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254 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 configuration12
SocketAM4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 25.56
EPYC 9254 44.33
+73.4%

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 39114
EPYC 9254 67847
+73.5%

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 2209
+3.2%
EPYC 9254 2140

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X 11965
EPYC 9254 17738
+48.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.56 44.33
Recency 8 October 2020 10 November 2022
Physical cores 12 24
Threads 24 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900X has 90.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9254, on the other hand, has a 73.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9254 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9254 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900X and EPYC 9254, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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