AMD EPYC 7343 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5800X

Processor comparisons   25-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the AMD EPYC 7343 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5800X tests and decide which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, rendering, streaming, programming, video editing. Here you can find useful information from several benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as SuperPi, 3DMark, 7zip, UserBenchmark, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, Furmark, AIDA64, WPrime, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, MATLAB, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, Gears 5, PassMark, Blender.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Cyberpunk 2077
Fallout 76
Valorant
Borderlands 3
Death Stranding
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
DOOM: Eternal
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Valheim
Rainbow Six Siege
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Overwatch

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 5800X or AMD EPYC 7343.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

EPYC 7343

63%

Ryzen 9 5800X

60%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, EPYC 7343 is 4% better than Ryzen 9 5800X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

EPYC 7343

69%

Ryzen 9 5800X

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Metro Exodus, Control, Battlefield V, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, NBA 2K20, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	123.1	100.7
Valorant	139.8	114.4
Cyberpunk 2077	78.3	64.1
Apex Legends	131.5	107.5
Call of Duty Warzone	104.9	85.8
Overwatch	113.3	92.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	96.5	78.9
DOOM Eternal	69.9	57.2
Warzone	109.1	89.2
Assassin's Creed	117.5	96.1
Valheim	116.1	94.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

EPYC 7343

24%

Ryzen 9 5800X

56%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 9 5800X is more energy efficient than the EPYC 7343 since it has less power consumption: 190W vs. 105W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the CPU includes all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD EPYC 7343	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	133	228
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5605	3118
Cinbench 20 Single-core	251	539
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	11884	7166
Cinbench 23 Single-core	624	1372
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	30909	18516

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD EPYC 7343	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X
Single-Core	1409	2937
Multi-Core	45341	33368

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD EPYC 7343	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X
Single-Core	1387	1795
Multi-Core	34378	12413

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD EPYC 7343	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X
Announcement date	March 15, 2021	November 05, 2020
Type	Server	Desktop
Socket	SP3	AM4
Core name	Milan	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 3
Generation	3	4
Turbo Frequency	3.9 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	3.2 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	16	8
Threads	32	16
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	54000 millions	9400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	190 W	105 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	204.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4MB
L3 cache	128MB	32MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000338 100-100000338WOF	100-000000063 100-100000063WOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 9 5800X is 15% better than EPYC 7343 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that EPYC 7343 has 8 more core than Ryzen 9 5800X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD EPYC 7343 is better: 21
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5800X is better: 12
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD Ryzen 9 5800X before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

AMD EPYC 7343 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD EPYC 7343 specs and review.

AMD Ryzen 9 5800X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 9 5800X specs and review.