AMD FX-6200 vs AMD EPYC 7643

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AMD FX-6200 or AMD FX-6200 – 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 FX-6200 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD EPYC 7643 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7643, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6200 Name AMD EPYC 7643
AMD FX Family AMD EPYC
1 Generation 3
AMD FX-6100/6200 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-6200 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6200 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7643 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7643 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6 Threads 96
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 48
6x Cores 48x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6200 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7643 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
2 Memory channels 8
0 bytes Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 240 W watts.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-6200 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7643 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2021
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Chip design Chiplet
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
AM3+ Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
95 $ Release price 4995 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB