EPYC 7543P vs EPYC 7573X
EPYC 7543P
EPYC 7573X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7543P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7573X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($115) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,580) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2886%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($115) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,580) |
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 7543P and EPYC 7573X
EPYC 7543P
The EPYC 7543P 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: 66,590 points. Launch price was $2,730.
EPYC 7573X
The EPYC 7573X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 69,432 points. Launch price was $5,590.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7543P and EPYC 7573X share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7543P versus 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7573X — a 2.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 7543P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7543P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7573X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7543P scores 66,590 against the EPYC 7573X's 69,432 — a 4.2% lead for the EPYC 7573X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7543P vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7573X.
| Feature | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 66,590 | 69,432+4% |
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 7543P) and SP3 (EPYC 7573X).
| Feature | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7543P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 7573X rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7543P launched at $2730 MSRP, while the EPYC 7573X debuted at $5590. At current prices ($115 vs $3580), the EPYC 7543P is $3465 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7543P delivers 579.0 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7573X — making the EPYC 7543P the 187% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7543P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2730-51% | $5590 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115-97% | $3580 |
| Performance per Dollar | 579.0+2885% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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