EPYC 7443 vs EPYC 7552
EPYC 7443
EPYC 7552
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7443
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,800) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,800) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
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 7443 and EPYC 7552
EPYC 7443
The EPYC 7443 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.85 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,743 points. Launch price was $2,010.
EPYC 7552
The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7443 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7552 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 7443 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 7443 (base: 2.85 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7443 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7552 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7443 scores 56,743 against the EPYC 7552's 57,414 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7443 vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552.
| Feature | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 48 / 96+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.85 GHz+30% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 192 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 56,743 | 57,414+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7443) and SP3 (EPYC 7552).
| Feature | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7443 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7443 launched at $2010 MSRP, while the EPYC 7552 debuted at $4025. At current prices ($1800 vs $1650), the EPYC 7552 is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7443 delivers 31.5 pts/$ vs 34.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7552 — making the EPYC 7552 the 9.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7443 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2010-50% | $4025 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $1650-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.5 | 34.8+10% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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