EPYC 7552 vs EPYC 7443P
EPYC 7552
EPYC 7443P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7443P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($1,045) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($1,045) |
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 7552 and EPYC 7443P
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.
EPYC 7443P
The EPYC 7443P 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: 56,808 points. Launch price was $1,337.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 7443P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 7443P — a 19.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 7443P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.85 GHz). The EPYC 7552 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 7443P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the EPYC 7443P's 56,808 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7443P.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+100% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.85 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+50% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 57,414+1% | 56,808 |
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 7552) and SP3 (EPYC 7443P).
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 7443P rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the EPYC 7443P debuted at $1337. At current prices ($1650 vs $1045), the EPYC 7443P is $605 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 54.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7443P — making the EPYC 7443P the 43.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 7443P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4025 | $1337-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1650 | $1045-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.8 | 54.4+56% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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