EPYC 9115 vs Ryzen 5 5600
EPYC 9115
Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+181%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($726) | ✅ 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 9115 and Ryzen 5 5600
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9115 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 9115 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 76.7% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+100% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 48,343+124% | 21,550 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the EPYC 9115 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the EPYC 9115 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 128 GB+2184433% |
| RAM Channels | 12+500% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 9115 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($726 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $611 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 95.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $726 | $199-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $726 | $115-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.6 | 187.4+181% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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