Ryzen 7 5800X vs EPYC 7773X
Ryzen 7 5800X
EPYC 7773X
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1383%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
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 Ryzen 7 5800X and EPYC 7773X
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7773X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 106.9% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 64 / 128+700% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+34% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+73% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 768 MB (total)+2300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 27,712 | 91,340+230% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 45,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 8 (EPYC 7773X). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 128 (EPYC 7773X) — the EPYC 7773X offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X) and SP3 (EPYC 7773X).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4 TB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($180 vs $8800), the Ryzen 7 5800X is $8620 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 154.0 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 174.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-95% | $8800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-98% | $8800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.0+1381% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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