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AMD EPYC 7402 vs AMD EPYC 9654 gaming benchmark

AMD EPYC 7402 vs AMD EPYC 9654

Processor comparisons   19-03-2023
   Let's say there are difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests AMD EPYC 7402 vs AMD EPYC 9654 and decide which is better for games or normal use for programming, video editing, streaming, machine learning, rendering. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PCMark 10, UserBenchmark, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, RealBench, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 7zip, Prime95, Gears 5, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, VeraCrypt, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, MATLAB, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, AIDA64, Furmark, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:
  • Overwatch
  • Watch Dogs Legion
  • Valorant
  • Death Stranding
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Last Man Standing
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
  • Fallout 76
  • Fortnite
  • Apex Legends
  • Halo Infinite
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
  • Valheim
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • DOOM: Eternal
  • Borderlands 3

   After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD EPYC 9654 or AMD EPYC 7402.


 
AMD EPYC 7402
AMD EPYC 9654

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark
EPYC 740264% EPYC 965499%
This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, EPYC 9654 is 35% better than EPYC 7402. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.
EPYC 740267% EPYC 965499%
The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite118.6176.0
Valorant134.7200.0
Cyberpunk 207775.5112.0
Apex Legends126.7188.0
Call of Duty Warzone101.1150.0
Overwatch109.1162.0
Red Dead Redemption 293.0138.0
DOOM Eternal67.4100.0
Warzone105.1156.0
Assassin's Creed113.2168.0
Valheim111.8166.0
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 computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So 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 740220% EPYC 965413%
To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the EPYC 7402 is more energy efficient than the EPYC 9654 since it has less power consumption: 180W vs. 360W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must 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, programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, 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 7402 AMD EPYC 9654
Cinbench 15 Single-core146495
Cinbench 15 Multi-core602320361
Cinbench 20 Single-core476930
Cinbench 20 Multi-core1276643157
Cinbench 23 Single-core6742281
Cinbench 23 Multi-core33194112225

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
AMD EPYC 7402 AMD EPYC 9654
Single-Core21744805
Multi-Core48691164622

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance
AMD EPYC 7402 AMD EPYC 9654
Single-Core11021502
Multi-Core2997886274

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful 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 can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

AMD EPYC 7402 AMD EPYC 9654
Announcement dateOctober 01, 2019November 10, 2022
TypeServerServer
SocketSP3SP5
Core nameRomeGenoa
ArchitectureZen 2Zen 4
Generation24
Turbo Frequency3.35 MHz3.7 MHz
Frequency2.8 MHz2.4 MHz
Cores2496
Threads48192
Bus rate
Bit6464
Lithography7 nm5 nm
Transistors count56000 millions116000 millions
Power consumption (TDP)180 W360 W
Memory typeDDR4DDR5
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency32004800
Memory bandwidth204 GByte/s460.8
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache128MB384MB
OverclockingNoNo
Supports ECCNoYes
Part number100-000000046
100-100000046WOF
100-000000789
100-100000789WOF
In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here EPYC 7402 is 14% better than EPYC 9654 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that EPYC 9654 has 72 more core than EPYC 7402. 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 7402 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which AMD EPYC 9654 is better: 32
   Although it should be understood that the summary data in the article above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought AMD EPYC 7402 and AMD EPYC 9654 before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.
AMD EPYC 7402 - all data

•  Cinebench r15 score
•  Cinebench r20 score
•  Cinebench r23 score
•  GeekBench 6, 5.2 score
AMD EPYC 9654 - all data

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


AMD EPYC 7402 Processor Comparisons
• Vs EPYC 7513
• Vs EPYC 73F3
• Vs EPYC 9254
• Vs Xeon W-1290T
• Vs Xeon Gold 6242R
• Vs EPYC 9354P
• Vs EPYC 72F3
• Vs EPYC 9534
• Vs Xeon W-3245
• Vs EPYC 7F52
• Vs EPYC 9654P
• Vs EPYC 7742
• Vs EPYC 7232P
• Vs EPYC 7443
• Vs EPYC 7272
• Vs EPYC 7452
• Vs Xeon D-1602
• Vs EPYC 9224
• Vs EPYC 9454
• Vs Xeon E5-2680R v4
• Vs EPYC 9554P
• Vs EPYC 9554
• Vs Xeon Gold 6130T
• Vs EPYC 7343
• Vs EPYC 7643
• Vs EPYC 7713P
• Vs EPYC 7713
• Vs EPYC 75F3
• Vs EPYC 7543
• Vs EPYC 7702
• Vs EPYC 7313
• Vs EPYC 7443P
• Vs EPYC 9274F
• Vs EPYC 7502
• Vs EPYC 7413
• Vs EPYC 7663
• Vs EPYC 9334
• Vs EPYC 7453
• Vs Xeon Gold 6246R
• Vs EPYC 9354
• Vs EPYC 9374F
• Vs Xeon W-3275M
• Vs EPYC 74F3
• Vs Xeon W-2235
• Vs Xeon Platinum 8260M
• Vs Xeon E5-2697R v4
• Vs Xeon E-2234
• Vs EPYC 9634
• Vs EPYC 7543P
• Vs EPYC 7313P
• Vs EPYC 7763
• Vs Xeon Gold 6248R
• Vs EPYC 9124
• Vs EPYC 9454P
• Vs EPYC 9474F
• Vs EPYC 7F72
• Vs EPYC 9174F
• Vs EPYC 7F32
• Vs EPYC 7252
• Vs EPYC 7262
• Vs EPYC 7352
• Vs EPYC 7532
• Vs EPYC 7542
• Vs EPYC 7552
• Vs EPYC 7642
• Vs EPYC 7662
• Vs EPYC 7702P
• Vs EPYC 7H12
• Vs EPYC 7373X
• Vs Xeon Gold 5415+
• Vs Xeon Gold 6434
• Vs EPYC 7473X
• Vs Xeon Gold 6434H
• Vs EPYC 7573X
• Vs Xeon Bronze 3408U
• Vs Xeon Silver 4410T
• Vs Xeon Silver 4410Y
• Vs EPYC 7773X
• Vs Xeon Platinum 8444H
• Vs Xeon Gold 5416S
• Vs Xeon Gold 6416H
• Vs Xeon Silver 4416+


AMD EPYC 9654 Processor Comparisons
• Vs Xeon Gold 6246R
• Vs EPYC 7643
• Vs EPYC 7F32
• Vs EPYC 7742
• Vs EPYC 9654P
• Vs EPYC 7313P
• Vs EPYC 74F3
• Vs EPYC 73F3
• Vs EPYC 7543P
• Vs EPYC 7443
• Vs EPYC 7663
• Vs Xeon Gold 6130T
• Vs Xeon Platinum 8260M
• Vs EPYC 7443P
• Vs Xeon W-1290T
• Vs Xeon E5-2697R v4
• Vs EPYC 7272
• Vs Xeon E-2234
• Vs EPYC 7502
• Vs EPYC 7313
• Vs EPYC 75F3
• Vs EPYC 7F52
• Vs Xeon W-3275M
• Vs EPYC 7763
• Vs EPYC 7702
• Vs EPYC 7513
• Vs EPYC 7343
• Vs Xeon W-3245
• Vs EPYC 7452
• Vs EPYC 7543
• Vs Xeon W-2235
• Vs Xeon Gold 6242R
• Vs EPYC 7413
• Vs EPYC 7713P
• Vs EPYC 7F72
• Vs Xeon E5-2680R v4
• Vs EPYC 7713
• Vs EPYC 7453
• Vs EPYC 72F3
• Vs Xeon Gold 6248R
• Vs Xeon D-1602
• Vs EPYC 9634
• Vs EPYC 9554
• Vs EPYC 9554P
• Vs EPYC 9534
• Vs EPYC 9124
• Vs EPYC 9224
• Vs EPYC 9174F
• Vs EPYC 9254
• Vs EPYC 9274F
• Vs EPYC 9334
• Vs EPYC 9354
• Vs EPYC 9354P
• Vs EPYC 9374F
• Vs EPYC 9454
• Vs EPYC 9454P
• Vs EPYC 9474F
• Vs EPYC 7232P
• Vs EPYC 7252
• Vs EPYC 7262
• Vs EPYC 7352
• Vs EPYC 7532
• Vs EPYC 7542
• Vs EPYC 7552
• Vs EPYC 7642
• Vs EPYC 7662
• Vs EPYC 7702P
• Vs EPYC 7H12
• Vs EPYC 7373X
• Vs Xeon Gold 5415+
• Vs Xeon Gold 6434
• Vs EPYC 7473X
• Vs Xeon Gold 6434H
• Vs EPYC 7573X
• Vs Xeon Bronze 3408U
• Vs Xeon Silver 4410T
• Vs Xeon Silver 4410Y
• Vs EPYC 7773X
• Vs Xeon Platinum 8444H
• Vs Xeon Gold 5416S
• Vs Xeon Gold 6416H
• Vs Xeon Silver 4416+
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