AMD EPYC 7552 vs AMD Ryzen 3 4300G Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7552 has 48 cores and 96 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The EPYC 7552 scores 6889 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 82.8% higher than the Ryzen 3 4300G's 1184.

Q: What is the memory channel configuration for each?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300G uses dual-channel memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the EPYC 7552 uses eight-channel memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the EPYC 7552 supports ECC memory; the Ryzen 3 4300G does not.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for both?

A: Both are built on TSMC's 7 nm process, though the Ryzen 3 4300G uses a 156 mm² die with 9,800 million transistors, and the EPYC 7552 uses a 74 mm² die with 3,800 million transistors.

Q: Which processor has an integrated GPU?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300G integrates a Radeon Vega 6 GPU; the EPYC 7552 has no integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Zen 2 architecture and TSMC's 7 nm process, but they are engineered for entirely different segments. The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the Renoir codename and targets desktop systems, while the EPYC 7552 uses the Rome codename and is built for server and workstation workloads. The fundamental difference lies in core topology: the Ryzen 3 4300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, whereas the EPYC 7552 scales to 48 cores and 96 threads.

Cache organization differs significantly. The Ryzen 3 4300G provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The EPYC 7552 offers 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a massive 192 MB shared L3. That L3 difference, 4 MB versus 192 MB, directly reflects the server part's need to feed many more cores with frequently accessed data.

Memory architecture is a major separator. The Ryzen 3 4300G uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth; the EPYC 7552 uses eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The EPYC also adds ECC support, which the desktop chip lacks. PCIe connectivity follows the same split: the Ryzen 3 4300G provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the EPYC 7552 provides Gen 4 with 128 lanes. The server chip has no integrated graphics, while the Ryzen 3 4300G includes a Radeon Vega 6 iGPU.

Socket and platform differ as well. The Ryzen 3 4300G fits AMD Socket AM4 and has an unlocked multiplier, making it a flexible desktop part. The EPYC 7552 uses AMD Socket SP3 and is multiplier-locked, typical for server CPUs. The EPYC's launch date is earlier (August 2019) than the Ryzen 3 4300G's (July 2020), yet both remain in active production. The EPYC 7552 has the part number 100-000000076, and the Ryzen 3 4300G has 100-000000144.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 7552 wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison, and the margin is not subtle. Across all six Cinebench tests, the EPYC 7552 leads by approximately 82.8% to 82.9%. The Ryzen 3 4300G does not secure a single head-to-head win. That said, the use cases are distinct, and the data supports different deployment scenarios.

The EPYC 7552 is the choice for heavily threaded, memory-bandwidth-intensive workloads. Its 48 cores and 96 threads, combined with 192 MB of L3 cache and eight-channel memory at 204.8 GB/s, make it suitable for server-side rendering, virtualization, large-scale data processing, and any workload that scales across many cores. ECC memory support and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes reinforce its position in data centers and enterprise storage.

The Ryzen 3 4300G is a desktop processor with a low 65 W TDP, an integrated Radeon Vega 6 GPU, and an unlocked multiplier. It fits compact or general-purpose desktop builds where a discrete GPU is not required and where power efficiency matters. Its 4 MB L3 and dual-channel memory are adequate for everyday productivity, light content creation, and entry-level gaming. The presence of integrated graphics means the platform can operate without a separate video card, which is not possible with the EPYC 7552.

In short, the EPYC 7552 wins on raw throughput and scalability, while the Ryzen 3 4300G wins on platform simplicity, integrated graphics, and lower power draw. Neither processor is a substitute for the other; they address opposite ends of the computing spectrum.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | AMD EPYC 7552 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 4 | 48 |

| Threads | 8 | 96 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 200 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | AMD Socket SP3 |

| Codename | Renoir | Rome |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Renoir)) | EPYC (Zen 2 (Rome)) |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | 3,800 million |

| Die Size | 156 mm² | 74 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 192 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Eight-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 128 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2020-07-20 | 2019-08-06 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $4025 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000000144 | 100-000000076 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the EPYC 7552 wins all of them. The largest absolute gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the EPYC 7552 scores 48801 versus the Ryzen 3 4300G's 8387. That is an 82.8% delta in favor of the server chip. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 20496 for the EPYC 7552 versus 3522 for the Ryzen 3 4300G, again an 82.8% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows with 4919 against 845, also 82.8%.

Single-core results are comparably lopsided. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC 7552 scores 6889, while the Ryzen 3 4300G scores 1184, a delta of 82.8%. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2893 for the EPYC 7552 versus 497 for the Ryzen 3 4300G, an 82.8% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core records 694 against 119, a 82.9% margin, the largest percentage difference in the set.

The average benchmark scores from the database place the Ryzen 3 4300G at 14503 and the EPYC 7552 at 14115, despite the EPYC's dominant Cinebench results. This is because the Ryzen 3 4300G has a broader benchmark set that includes PassMark tests, where it scores strongly: 137681 in data compression, 29737 in integer math, 17577 in floating point math, and 2425 in single-thread tests. The EPYC 7552's average is dragged by having only Cinebench results in its record, all of which are highly positive but not offset by PassMark data.

Percentile rankings are close: the Ryzen 3 4300G sits at the 69th percentile among all CPUs, and the EPYC 7552 at the 68th. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 3 4300G include the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 with an average score of 14505 and a 0% delta, the Intel Xeon 6315P at 14574 with a -0.5% delta, the AMD EPYC 7473X at 14574 with -0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U at 14589 with -0.6%. For the EPYC 7552, nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 with -0.3%, the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14185 with -0.5%, the Intel Core i5-10400 at 14037 with 0.6%, and the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 with -0.8%.

The benchmark data indicates that the EPYC 7552's advantage is not marginal; it is a factor of roughly six in raw Cinebench scores. The Ryzen 3 4300G, however, holds its own in single-threaded PassMark tests and in compact desktop scenarios where its lower TDP and iGPU are decisive. The recorded numbers show a clear performance hierarchy: for multi-core throughput, the EPYC 7552 is in a different class, while the Ryzen 3 4300G remains a capable desktop option with a completely different feature set.