AMD EPYC 9684X processor review

EPYC 9684X processor released by AMD; release date: 13 Jun 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $14756.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 96, threads - 192. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 1152 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: SP5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 400 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2894

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2894
PassMark - CPU mark	156834

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	13 Jun 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$14756
Place in performance rating	6
Performance
Base frequency	2.55 GHz
Die size	12x 72 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	1152 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	96
Number of threads	192
Transistor count	135,240 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	320-400 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	400 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)