AMD EPYC 7713 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD EPYC 7713 are both built on the same Zen 3 architecture and 7nm TSMC process, but they target entirely different segments of the market. The Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core desktop processor with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the EPYC 7713 is a 64-core server chip with a boost clock of 3.68 GHz. Despite the massive core-count difference, their average benchmark scores are remarkably close, with the Ryzen 5 5600 scoring 20,468 and the EPYC 7713 scoring 20,363. This places both at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with the Ryzen 5 5600 holding a 0.5% lead over the EPYC 7713 in the nearestRivals data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713 has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is a 58-core and 116-thread difference in favor of the EPYC 7713.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20,468, while the EPYC 7713 scores 20,363. The Ryzen 5 5600 leads by 0.5% according to the nearestRivals deltaPct, despite the EPYC 7713 having over ten times the core count.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The EPYC 7713 supports eight-channel memory with a bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, whereas the Ryzen 5 5600 is dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s. The EPYC 7713 offers exactly four times the memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The EPYC 7713 has 256 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 5 5600 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The EPYC 7713's L3 cache is eight times larger.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier, while the EPYC 7713 does not. This reflects their different market positions: desktop enthusiast versus server/workstation.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has a launch MSRP of $199, and the EPYC 7713 has a launch MSRP of $7060.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer for the Ryzen 5 5600 and Milan for the EPYC 7713. They are manufactured by TSMC on a 7nm process node, but the physical implementation diverges significantly. The Ryzen 5 5600 is a single-die design measuring 74 mm² with 4,150 million transistors. The EPYC 7713 is a multi-chiplet design consisting of eight dies, each measuring 81 mm², totaling 33,200 million transistors. This explains the EPYC 7713's enormous core count and cache capacity.

The cache hierarchy starts identically at the per-core level, with both processors featuring 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. The divergence occurs at L3: the Ryzen 5 5600 has a single 32 MB shared pool, while the EPYC 7713 aggregates 256 MB of shared L3 across its chiplets. This larger cache is critical for server workloads that need to keep massive datasets close to the cores.

Memory architecture is another major differentiator. The Ryzen 5 5600 uses a dual-channel DDR4 interface with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, suitable for desktop applications. The EPYC 7713 uses an eight-channel DDR4 interface with 204.8 GB/s, a fourfold increase that is essential for feeding 64 cores. PCIe connectivity also scales: the Ryzen 5 5600 provides 20 Gen 4 lanes, while the EPYC 7713 provides 128 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The EPYC 7713's socket is AMD Socket SP3, versus the Ryzen 5 5600's AM4, and it lacks the unlocked multiplier of its desktop counterpart.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between scale and responsiveness. For single-threaded performance, the EPYC 7713 is decisively ahead, winning all six head-to-head Cinebench tests by a margin of 74% in each case. The EPYC 7713 scores 9,939 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus the Ryzen 5 5600's 2,584, and 4,174 in R20 single-core versus 1,085. This is surprising given the EPYC 7713's lower boost clock of 3.68 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, suggesting the server chip's larger cache and memory subsystem compensate in these specific workloads.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is the better choice for desktop users who need a capable six-core processor with a 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier. Its 4,150 million transistors in a compact 74 mm² die deliver efficient performance for everyday tasks and moderate multi-threaded work, as reflected in its 18,309 Cinebench R23 multicore score. The EPYC 7713 is for server and workstation environments where 64 cores, 128 threads, and 204.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth are non-negotiable, despite its 225W TDP and locked multiplier.

Benchmark results indicate the Ryzen 5 5600 is not necessarily "slower" overall; its average score of 20,468 actually edges out the EPYC 7713's 20,363. The two CPUs sit within 0.5% of each other in aggregate performance, which is remarkable given the core-count disparity. The verdict hinges on workload: single-threaded tasks favor the EPYC 7713 per the Cinebench data, while the Ryzen 5 5600's lower TDP and unlocked multiplier make it more practical for desktop use.

Specification Differences

The most obvious difference is core count: 6 cores and 12 threads for the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 64 cores and 128 threads for the EPYC 7713. Base clocks differ substantially, with the Ryzen 5 5600 running at 3.50 GHz and the EPYC 7713 at 2000.00 MHz. Boost clocks are closer, at 4.40 GHz for the Ryzen and 3.68 GHz for the EPYC. TDP is a major gap, at 65W versus 225W.

The socket and platform are incompatible: AM4 for the Ryzen 5 5600, SP3 for the EPYC 7713. The Ryzen 5 5600 is a single die of 74 mm², while the EPYC 7713 uses eight dies of 81 mm² each. Transistor counts are 4,150 million versus 33,200 million. L3 cache is 32 MB versus 256 MB. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 204.8 GB/s, with dual-channel versus eight-channel interfaces. PCIe lanes are 20 versus 128, both Gen 4. The Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier; the EPYC 7713 does not. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 5 5600 launching on 2022-04-19 and the EPYC 7713 on 2021-03-14. Launch MSRP is $199 versus $7060.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

All six head-to-head benchmarks are Cinebench tests, and the EPYC 7713 wins every one by exactly 74%. This uniform margin suggests a consistent performance advantage across both single-core and multi-core workloads, which is unusual for a processor with a lower boost clock.

In Cinebench R15, the EPYC 7713 scores 7,096 multicore versus the Ryzen 5 5600's 1,845, and 1,001 single-core versus 260. The single-core margin is particularly striking, as the EPYC 7713's 1,001 score is nearly four times the Ryzen's 260, despite the Ryzen's higher 4.40 GHz boost clock. This points to the EPYC 7713's larger 256 MB L3 cache and eight-channel memory interface providing a significant per-thread advantage in this test.

Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern: the EPYC 7713 scores 29,568 multicore and 4,174 single-core, against 7,689 and 1,085 for the Ryzen 5 5600. The multicore gap is expected given the 64-core versus 6-core count, but the single-core gap of 3,089 points is a stronger statement about the server chip's architectural efficiency.

The most recent test, Cinebench R23, reinforces this: the EPYC 7713 scores 70,401 multicore and 9,939 single-core, while the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 18,309 and 2,584 respectively. The EPYC 7713's multicore lead of 52,092 points is over 3.8 times the Ryzen's score. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 5600's aggregate average score of 20,468 slightly beats the EPYC 7713's 20,363, driven by the desktop chip's strong showing in non-Cinebench workloads like Passmark and Geekbench, where it scores 21,541 in Passmark multithread and 9,158 in Geekbench multicore. These results indicate that the EPYC 7713 dominates in Cinebench's specific rendering workload, but the Ryzen 5 5600 remains competitive across a broader benchmark suite.