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EPYC 9015
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,300) |
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 9015 and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,954 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9015 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 9015 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9015 scores 30,505 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX's 30,954 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 29,045 (63.8% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 1,240, a 12.1% lead for the EPYC 9015 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 7,241 (41.2% advantage for the EPYC 9015). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-67% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 30,505 | 30,954+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 29,045+94% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400+13% | 1,240 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000+52% | 7,241 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9015 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9015 versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX — the EPYC 9015 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9015 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9015) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9015) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX) — the EPYC 9015 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 platform (EPYC 9015) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX).
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+100% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 9015 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX targets Extreme Multi-threaded Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6; Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX rivals Core i9-7940X.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads | Extreme Multi-threaded Workstation |
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