AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD EPYC 74F3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X – 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 Ryzen 5 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 74F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Name AMD EPYC 74F3
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD EPYC
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 74F3 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
12 Threads 48
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 24
6x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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 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
64.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2021
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
12 nm Technology 7 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
220 $ Release price 2900 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
60582
60582
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
29916
29916
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6020
6020

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
27866
27866
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
16985
16985
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5598
5598

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1864
1864
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1436
1436
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052