CPU·Entry
EPYC 7203P
AMD
PassMark
22,017
5 September 2023 (2 years ago)
120 Watt
Milan (2021−2023)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
The EPYC 7203P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,017 points. Launch price was $348.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for EPYC 7203P across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low393 FPS
medium349 FPS
high287 FPS
ultra229 FPS
1440p
low332 FPS
medium300 FPS
high254 FPS
ultra195 FPS
4k
low205 FPS
medium188 FPS
high160 FPS
ultra129 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p
low237 FPS
medium211 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra129 FPS
1440p
low180 FPS
medium160 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra101 FPS
4k
low108 FPS
medium96 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Dota 2
1080p
low346 FPS
medium324 FPS
high306 FPS
ultra278 FPS
1440p
low288 FPS
medium275 FPS
high265 FPS
ultra236 FPS
4k
low208 FPS
medium195 FPS
high189 FPS
ultra151 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2
1080p
low214 FPS
medium200 FPS
high182 FPS
ultra163 FPS
1440p
low204 FPS
medium185 FPS
high168 FPS
ultra153 FPS
4k
low164 FPS
medium148 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra119 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low550 FPS
medium525 FPS
high468 FPS
ultra411 FPS
1440p
low498 FPS
medium405 FPS
high355 FPS
ultra310 FPS
4k
low361 FPS
medium282 FPS
high241 FPS
ultra195 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2
1080p
low524 FPS
medium452 FPS
high383 FPS
ultra345 FPS
1440p
low417 FPS
medium375 FPS
high307 FPS
ultra282 FPS
4k
low258 FPS
medium228 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra173 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds
1080p
low102 FPS
medium86 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS
medium62 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium27 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint
1080p
low231 FPS
medium203 FPS
high183 FPS
ultra164 FPS
1440p
low194 FPS
medium169 FPS
high152 FPS
ultra136 FPS
4k
low124 FPS
medium108 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra85 FPS
Path of Exile 2
1080p
low154 FPS
medium126 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra86 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium112 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra71 FPS
4k
low67 FPS
medium57 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra36 FPS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
1080p
low270 FPS
medium222 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra175 FPS
1440p
low247 FPS
medium204 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra142 FPS
4k
low150 FPS
medium119 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra88 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of EPYC 7203P specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The EPYC 7203P is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 64 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 22,017, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.
| Specification | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 8C / 16T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.4 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Milan (2021−2023) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 2x 81 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 8,300 million |
| 64-bit Support | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 22,017 |
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Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7203P fits into the SP3 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | server |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | SP3 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
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Power & Cooling
The EPYC 7203P has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 120 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 120 Watt |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #684 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $348 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #684 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 5 September 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | TSMC |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | server |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $348 |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Release Date | 5 September 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Milan (2021−2023) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 684 |
Technical Specifications
11 specs
Technical Specifications
11 specs
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Die Size | 2x 81 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) |
| Max Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | - |
| Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 8,300 million |
| Process Technology | 7 nm |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
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Core i7-14701EPassmark: 26,146
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Core i7-13700HPassmark: 26,140
14 Cores20 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2023
Core i7-12800HEPassmark: 26,096
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AMD (12)
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HSPassmark: 27,318
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2023
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6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2023
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Ryzen 5 7500FPassmark: 26,727
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Ryzen 7 5700XPassmark: 26,609
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.6 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 5700X3DPassmark: 26,303
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.1 GHz2024
Ryzen 5 7645HXPassmark: 26,097
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845Passmark: 26,054
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.6 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 5800Passmark: 25,735
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Ryzen 5 7600X3DPassmark: 25,723
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2024
Ryzen 7 250Passmark: 25,677
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Ryzen 5 7400FPassmark: 25,529
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2025
Our Recommendation for EPYC 7203P
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
RadeonT RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 13,992
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
Radeon RX Vega 64G3D Mark: 13,949
8 GBCore: 1247 MHz2017
Radeon RX 6600MG3D Mark: 13,922
8 GBCore: 2068 MHz2021
Intel Arc Pro B60G3D Mark: 13,807
8 GBCore: 2000 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6600 LEG3D Mark: 13,758
8 GBCore: 1626 MHz2023
RTX A2000 12GBG3D Mark: 13,721
8 GBCore: 562 MHz2021
GeForce GTX 980 TiG3D Mark: 13,711
6 GBCore: 1000 MHz2015
Quadro GP100G3D Mark: 13,710
16 GBCore: 1304 MHz2016
Titan X PascalG3D Mark: 13,660
8 GBCore: 1417 MHz2016
A10GG3D Mark: 13,598
24 GBCore: 1320 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6700MG3D Mark: 13,525
10 GBCore: 1489 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 13,513
8 GBCore: 735 MHz2020
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce RTX 2080 TiG3D Mark: 21,513
11 GBCore: 1350 MHz2018
RTX A5500G3D Mark: 21,108
24 GBCore: 1080 MHz2022
RTX A4500G3D Mark: 21,094
2 GBCore: 1050 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 5060G3D Mark: 20,836
8 GBCore: 2280 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 4070 MobileG3D Mark: 20,702
8 GBCore: 1395 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6750 XTG3D Mark: 20,686
12 GBCore: 2150 MHz2022
RTX 4000 SFF Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 20,669
2 GBCore: 720 MHz2023
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GBG3D Mark: 20,352
16 GBCore: 1700 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 3060 TiG3D Mark: 20,312
8 GBCore: 1410 MHz2020
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPUG3D Mark: 20,312
16 GBCore: 1155 MHz2023
Radeon PRO W6800G3D Mark: 20,270
32 GBCore: 2075 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GBG3D Mark: 20,096
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2023
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 29,964
8 GBCore: 1110 MHz2019
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPERG3D Mark: 29,958
12 GBCore: 1980 MHz2024
GeForce RTX 3090 TiG3D Mark: 29,395
24 GBCore: 1560 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 29,163
24 GBCore: 2017 MHz2025
Radeon RX 7900 XTG3D Mark: 28,996
20 GBCore: 1387 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5070G3D Mark: 28,854
12 GBCore: 2325 MHz2025
Radeon AI PRO R9700G3D Mark: 28,589
32 GBCore: 1660 MHz2025
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 28,454
48 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 MobileG3D Mark: 28,280
24 GBCore: 990 MHz2025
Radeon PRO W7900G3D Mark: 28,211
48 GBCore: 1855 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6950 XTG3D Mark: 28,076
16 GBCore: 1925 MHz2022
RTX 4500 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 27,850
24 GBCore: 2070 MHz2023
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