EPYC 7501 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
EPYC 7501
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7501
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (ZEN+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) |
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 7501 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
EPYC 7501
The EPYC 7501 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 24,925 points. Launch price was $3,400.
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,148 points. Launch price was $649.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7501 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7501 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7501 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 7501 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses ZEN+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7501 scores 24,925 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X's 25,148 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7501 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+100% | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | ZEN+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 24,925 | 25,148 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7501 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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