EPYC 7303 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms EPYC 7303 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 326 | 342 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 8.32 | 22.46 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 9.74 | 13.08 |
| Architecture codename | ZEN+ (2018−2019) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| Release date | 13 August 2018 (6 years ago) | 5 September 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $899 | $604 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
EPYC 7303 has 170% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 35 | no data |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 2x 81 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 19,200 million | 8,300 million |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303 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 (Uniprocessor) | 2 |
| Socket | Socket TR4 | SP3 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303. 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 Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 93.867 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303.
| PCIe version | no data | 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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 18.39 | 17.84 |
| Recency | 13 August 2018 | 5 September 2023 |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 130 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 3.1% higher aggregate performance score.
EPYC 7303, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 38.5% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7303 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and EPYC 7303, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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