AMD EPYC 7773X vs AMD EPYC 9654

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD EPYC 7773X or AMD EPYC 7773X – 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 7773X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7773X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9654 features 96 processor cores and has the capability to manage 192 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9654, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7773X Name AMD EPYC 9654
AMD EPYC Family AMD EPYC
3 Generation 4
AMD EPYC 7003 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7773X is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 CPU cores and can calculate 192 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9654 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
128 Threads 192
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64 CPU Cores 96
64x Zen 3 Cores 96x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7773X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9654 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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 12
4.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 360 W watts.
None TDP up 400 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 360 W
225 W TDP down 320 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7773X 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 768.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9654 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 384.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-000000789
32.0 MB L2-Cache 96.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
7 nm Technology 5 nm
SP3 Socket SP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
8800 $ Release price 11805 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
768.0 MB L3-Cache 384.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.4 GHz
126082
126082
AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
90782
90782

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.4 GHz
108222
108222

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.4 GHz
79486
79486
AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
45899
45899

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.4 GHz
23214
23214

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 2.4 GHz
1529
1529
AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
1341
1341