AMD EPYC 7502P vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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CPU lineage

AMD EPYC 7502P or AMD EPYC 7502P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 7502P features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7502P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7502P Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
2 Generation 3
AMD EPYC 7002 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7502P has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7502P is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.35 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
3.35 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
64 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32 CPU Cores 24
32x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7502P does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7502P is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
SP3 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4250 $ Release price 1435 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
54800
54800
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
49744
49744

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
36403
36403
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
34255
34255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
28314
28314
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
21436
21436

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
13349
13349

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
1314
1314

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1274
1274
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
1042
1042

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1270
1270
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
1021
1021

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.5 GHz
27.8
27.8
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
24
24