EPYC 7543 vs EPYC 7702P
EPYC 7543
EPYC 7702P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7543
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7702P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($468) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,425) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+835%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($468) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,425) |
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 7543 and EPYC 7702P
EPYC 7543
The EPYC 7543 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,952 points. Launch price was $3,761.
EPYC 7702P
The EPYC 7702P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 63,692 points. Launch price was $4,425.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7543 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7702P offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7702P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7543 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702P — a 9.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7543 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7543 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7702P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7543 scores 62,952 against the EPYC 7702P's 63,692 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7702P. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 64 / 128+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+10% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 62,952 | 63,692+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7543 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7702P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 7543) and SP3 (EPYC 7702P).
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | TR4 |
| 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 7543 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 7702P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7543 launched at $10257 MSRP, while the EPYC 7702P debuted at $4425.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 7702P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10257 | $4425-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $468 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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