AMD EPYC 7543P vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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AMD EPYC 7543P or AMD EPYC 7543P – 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 7543P features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7543P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7543P Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
3 Generation 3
AMD EPYC 7003 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7543P has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7543P is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
64 Threads 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32 CPU Cores 32
32x Zen 3 Cores 32x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7543P does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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
4.0 TB 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 225 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.
240 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
225 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7543P 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 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2019
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0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 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
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
SP3 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2730 $ Release price 1969 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
67086
67086
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
63440
63440

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
33106
33106
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
32144
32144

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
29987
29987
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
22727
22727

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
18068
18068
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
1708
1708

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 2.8 GHz
1371
1371
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1274
1274