AMD EPYC 9634 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 9634 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD EPYC 9634

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 9634

52 more cores, run more applications at once: 84 vs 32
104 more threads: 168 vs 64
2.6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 21% lower typical power consumption: 290 Watt vs 350 Watt
Around 49% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 142801 vs 95865

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	84 vs 32
Number of threads	168 vs 64
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared) vs 128 MB (shared)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	290 Watt vs 350 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	142801 vs 95865

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

CPU is newer: launch date 11 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 43% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Around 44% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4069 vs 2821

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	19 Oct 2023 vs 10 Nov 2022
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4069 vs 2821

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD EPYC 9634
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2821

4069

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

142801

95865

Name	AMD EPYC 9634	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
PassMark - Single thread mark	2821	4069
PassMark - CPU mark	142801	95865

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD EPYC 9634	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Essentials
Launch date	10 Nov 2022	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$10304	$3899
Place in performance rating	11	15
Performance
Base frequency	2.25 GHz	4 GHz
Die size	12x 72 mm²	4x 71 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared)	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	84	32
Number of threads	168	64
Transistor count	78,840 million	26,280 million
Unlocked
Maximum core temperature		95°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	240-300 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	SP5	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	290 Watt	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)