EPYC 7262
VS
Ryzen 7 5800H

EPYC 7262 vs Ryzen 7 5800H

AMD

EPYC 7262

8 Cores16 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5800H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
500%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
4%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
9%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
8%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
8%
#5
EPYC 7262
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
8%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
94%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
84%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
65%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800H

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
116%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
108%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
107%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#16
Ryzen 7 5800H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
97%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
88%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7262 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightEPYC 7262Ryzen 7 5800H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 5800H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightEPYC 7262Ryzen 7 5800H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 7262 and Ryzen 7 5800H

AMD

EPYC 7262

The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800H

The Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,686 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7262 and Ryzen 7 5800H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 7262 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7262 scores 20,779 against the Ryzen 7 5800H's 20,686 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7262. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7262 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800H.

FeatureEPYC 7262Ryzen 7 5800H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
4.4 GHz+29%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+100%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
7 nm, 14 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark
20,779
20,686
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,346
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,900
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7262 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 7262Ryzen 7 5800H
Socket
SP3
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
4096 GB
RAM Channels
8
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
128
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262) / not specified (Ryzen 7 5800H). Primary use case: EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.

FeatureEPYC 7262Ryzen 7 5800H
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V, SEV
Target Use
Budget Server / Multi-thread computing