Ryzen 5 7600X vs EPYC Embedded 8224P

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

EPYC Embedded 8224P

24 Cores48 Thrd160 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

EPYC Embedded 8224P

24 / 48

48,869

+72.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC Embedded 8224P

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

104%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

103%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

102%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

102%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

101%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

100%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

99%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

99%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,048) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC Embedded 8224P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	EPYC Embedded 8224P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7600X ($178), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($870 less, 83% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	EPYC Embedded 8224P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+241%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

EPYC Embedded 8224P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and EPYC Embedded 8224P

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

EPYC Embedded 8224P

The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC Embedded 8224P has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the EPYC Embedded 8224P's 48,869 — a 53.2% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC Embedded 8224P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	EPYC Embedded 8224P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	24 / 48+300%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+77%	3 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+84%	2.55 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	28,325	48,869+73%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4800 on the EPYC Embedded 8224P — the EPYC Embedded 8224P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC Embedded 8224P supports up to 1152 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) — the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	EPYC Embedded 8224P
Socket	AM5	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	4800+95900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+11650744%	1152
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28	96+243%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC Embedded 8224P). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	EPYC Embedded 8224P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the EPYC Embedded 8224P debuted at $855. At current prices ($178 vs $1048), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $870 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 46.6 pts/$ for the EPYC Embedded 8224P — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 109.3% better value option.