EPYC 8324PN vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.38
+501%
EPYC 8324PN
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 130 Watt
5.22

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms EPYC 8324PN by a whopping 501% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking1581297
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation49.841.48
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency25.083.85
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameRaphael (2023−2025)Siena (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (2 years ago)18 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$2,125

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 3268% better value for money than EPYC 8324PN.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2464
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.05 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size2x 71 mm24x 73 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C85 °C
Number of transistors13,140 million35,500 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN 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
SocketAM5SP6
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN. 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 Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and EPYC 8324PN.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2496

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.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 31.38
+501%
EPYC 8324PN 5.22

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 50335
+501%
EPYC 8324PN 8375

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.38 5.22
Recency 4 January 2023 18 September 2023
Physical cores 12 32
Threads 24 64
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has a 501.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 8324PN, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD EPYC 8324PN in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a desktop processor while EPYC 8324PN is a server/workstation one.

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