EPYC 7F72 vs EPYC 7502
EPYC 7F72
EPYC 7502
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+62%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
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 7F72 and EPYC 7502
EPYC 7F72
The EPYC 7F72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,840 points. Launch price was $2,450.
EPYC 7502
The EPYC 7502 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 52,107 points. Launch price was $2,600.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7F72 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7502 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7502 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502 — a 9.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F72 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7F72 scores 52,840 against the EPYC 7502's 52,107 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7F72. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+10% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+50% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 52,840+1% | 52,107 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F72 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7502 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 7F72) and SP3 (EPYC 7502).
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Only the EPYC 7502 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260; EPYC 7502 rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7F72 launched at $2131 MSRP, while the EPYC 7502 debuted at $2600. At current prices ($2131 vs $1299), the EPYC 7502 is $832 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F72 delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 40.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7502 — making the EPYC 7502 the 47.2% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2131-18% | $2600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2131 | $1299-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8 | 40.1+62% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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