EPYC 7662 vs EPYC 7742
EPYC 7662
EPYC 7742
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7662
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7742
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,266) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,266) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
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 7662 and EPYC 7742
EPYC 7662
The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. 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 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.
EPYC 7742
The EPYC 7742 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 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,448 points. Launch price was $6,950.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7662 and EPYC 7742 share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 — a 3% clock advantage for the EPYC 7742 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7662 scores 72,298 against the EPYC 7742's 69,448 — a 4% lead for the EPYC 7662. L3 cache: 256 MB on the EPYC 7662 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742.
| Feature | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.25 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+6300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 72,298+4% | 69,448 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7662 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7742 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 7662) and SP3 (EPYC 7742).
| Feature | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7662 launched at $6150 MSRP, while the EPYC 7742 debuted at $6950. At current prices ($1266 vs $800), the EPYC 7742 is $466 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7662 delivers 57.1 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7742 — making the EPYC 7742 the 41.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7662 | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6150-12% | $6950 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1266 | $800-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.1 | 86.8+52% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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