EPYC 9684X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
EPYC 9684X
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9684X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) | ✅ More affordable ($5,200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+216%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) | ✅ More affordable ($5,200) |
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 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
EPYC 9684X
The EPYC 9684X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1152 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,017 points. Launch price was $14,756.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 135,949 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9684X packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9684X has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9684X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X (base: 2.55 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 9684X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9684X scores 122,017 against the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X's 135,949 — a 10.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. L3 cache: 1152 MB (total) on the EPYC 9684X vs 256 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.
| Feature | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 192+50% | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.55 GHz | 3.2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 1152 MB (total)+350% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa-X (2023) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| PassMark | 122,017 | 135,949+11% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 98,427 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 26,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9684X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 197.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9684X) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9684X) vs 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X) — the EPYC 9684X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9684X) and TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X).
| Feature | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+500% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9684X) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 7980X). Primary use case: EPYC 9684X targets HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X targets High-end Desktop / Content Creation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9684X rivals Xeon 6979P; Ryzen Threadripper 7980X rivals Xeon w7-3465X.
| Feature | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads | High-end Desktop / Content Creation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9684X launched at $14756 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X debuted at $4999. At current prices ($14756 vs $5200), the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is $9556 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9684X delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 26.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X the 103.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9684X | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14756 | $4999-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $14756 | $5200-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 26.1+214% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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