EPYC 7702 vs EPYC 7543P
EPYC 7702
EPYC 7543P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7702
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7543P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,035) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1606%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,035) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
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 7702 and EPYC 7543P
EPYC 7702
The EPYC 7702 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: 69,060 points. Launch price was $6,450.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7702 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 7543P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7702 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7543P — a 9.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7543P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7702 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 7543P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the EPYC 7702 scores 69,060 against the EPYC 7543P's 66,590 — a 3.6% lead for the EPYC 7702. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.7 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 69,060+4% | 66,590 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7702 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7543P uses SP3 (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 7702) and SP3 (EPYC 7543P).
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | 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 7702 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 7543P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7702 launched at $6450 MSRP, while the EPYC 7543P debuted at $2730. At current prices ($2035 vs $115), the EPYC 7543P is $1920 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7702 delivers 33.9 pts/$ vs 579.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7543P — making the EPYC 7543P the 177.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | EPYC 7543P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6450 | $2730-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2035 | $115-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.9 | 579.0+1608% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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