EPYC 7261 vs Ryzen 3 5425U
EPYC 7261
Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The EPYC 7261 is positioned at rank 592 and the Ryzen 3 5425U is on rank 499, so the Ryzen 3 5425U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7261
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7261 and Ryzen 3 5425U
EPYC 7261
The EPYC 7261 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,149 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 5425U
The Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,270 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7261 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5425U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the EPYC 7261 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7261 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5425U — a 34.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5425U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 7261 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7261 scores 11,149 against the Ryzen 3 5425U's 11,270 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 5425U. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7261 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5425U.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+300% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,149 | 11,270+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,761 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,701 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7261 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7261) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 5425U). The Ryzen 3 5425U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 6), while the EPYC 7261 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 5425U targets Budget.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon RX Vega 6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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