AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD EPYC 7643

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 – 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 2600 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 2600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD EPYC 7643 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7643, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Name AMD EPYC 7643
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7643 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7643 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
12 Threads 96
6x Cores 48x Zen 3
6 CPU Cores 48
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7643 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
None TDP down 225 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 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 7643 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2021
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
195 $ Release price 4995 $
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket SP3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
76440
76440
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
13230
13230

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
36850
36850
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5351
5351

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
14987
14987
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5387
5387

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1671
1671
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1233
1233

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1319
1319
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
977
977