AMD EPYC 7713 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD EPYC 7713 occupy entirely different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split with unusual clarity. The EPYC 7713 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, all six Cinebench tests, by a consistent margin of 75.5% in every case. That uniformity is remarkable: whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded, the server chip holds the exact same percentage advantage. The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 65 W desktop part with an integrated GPU aimed at mainstream builds, while the EPYC 7713 is a 225 W server/workstation processor with 64 cores and 128 threads. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 5600GT comes out ahead in raw compute.

However, the average benchmark scores tell a more nuanced story. The Ryzen 5 5600GT records an average benchmark score of 20733, while the EPYC 7713 records 20363. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile against all CPUs in the database. The EPYC 7713's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9454P, scores 20422, a delta of -0.3%. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20802, a delta of -0.3% as well. In other words, despite the EPYC's overwhelming lead in the Cinebench head-to-head tests, the database's broader average places these two chips at nearly the same overall level. That is because the Ryzen 5 5600GT has a much larger set of benchmark results, including 3DMark and PassMark tests, which pull its average up.

The verdict is straightforward. The AMD EPYC 7713 is the choice for anyone whose workload scales across 64 cores, 128 threads, and 256 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the choice for a desktop system where integrated graphics, a lower 65 W TDP, and an unlocked multiplier matter. The EPYC 7713 has a launch MSRP of $7060, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT has a launch MSRP of $140, but the data does not support any discussion of value beyond those stated figures. The EPYC wins every recorded compute test; the Ryzen wins on platform accessibility with its AM4 socket and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on AMD's Zen 3 architecture and manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. That is where the similarities end. The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Cezanne die, measures 180 mm², and packs 10,700 million transistors. The EPYC 7713 uses the Milan die, which is actually an 8-chiplet design with each die measuring 81 mm², for a total of 33,200 million transistors. The core counts diverge sharply: the Ryzen has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the EPYC has 64 cores and 128 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Ryzen versus 2.00 GHz for the EPYC, but boost clocks flip the comparison: 4.60 GHz for the Ryzen and 3.68 GHz for the EPYC.

Cache hierarchies also differ in scale. Each processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core. The Ryzen's L3 is 16 MB, while the EPYC's L3 is 256 MB shared across the chip. Memory support is DDR4 for both, but the Ryzen runs dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and the EPYC runs eight-channel with 204.8 GB/s. The EPYC supports ECC memory; the Ryzen does not. PCIe connectivity is another major divide: the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the EPYC offers Gen 4 with 128 lanes.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, a feature absent from the EPYC 7713. The Ryzen targets the Desktop segment, uses AMD Socket AM4, has an unlocked multiplier, and was released on 2024-01-07. The EPYC targets the Server/Workstation segment, uses AMD Socket SP3, has a locked multiplier, and was released on 2021-03-14. The Ryzen supports DDR4 only, matching the EPYC, but the EPYC's eight-channel memory bus and ECC support position it for data-center workloads. The Ryzen's 65 W TDP versus the EPYC's 225 W TDP further underscores the different design goals: one for efficiency in a desktop chassis, the other for sustained throughput in a server rack.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results in the database are exclusively Cinebench tests, and the EPYC 7713 wins all six by the same 75.5% margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 7096 against the Ryzen's 1740. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 1001 against 245. The R20 results follow the same pattern: multi-core 29568 versus 7254, single-core 4174 versus 1023. In Cinebench R23, the EPYC posts 70401 multi-core versus 17272, and 9939 single-core versus 2438. The consistency of the 75.5% delta across both single-threaded and multi-threaded tests is striking. It suggests the EPYC's advantage is not merely core count, but also a higher per-core performance profile in these specific workloads, despite its lower 2.00 GHz base clock and 3.68 GHz boost clock.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT, by contrast, has a broader benchmark portfolio outside the head-to-head set. Its 3DMark scores range from 913 in single-thread to 5554 in max-threads, with intermediate results of 1794 in 2-thread, 3446 in 4-thread, and 4968 in 8-thread. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 20325, a single-thread score of 3348, integer math at 69566, floating point math at 39817, and data compression at 258882. Geekbench multi-core is 7986 and single-core is 1843. These figures show a capable 6-core desktop part, but none of them appear in the head-to-head table, so they cannot be directly compared to the EPYC's scores.

What the data does show is that the EPYC's 64 cores produce a massive multi-core lead, and its single-core lead in Cinebench is equally decisive. The Ryzen's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz does not translate into a single-core win in these tests. The EPYC's 3.68 GHz boost clock, combined with the Zen 3 architecture, delivers a 75.5% higher score in Cinebench R23 single-core. That result is a useful reminder that clock speed alone does not dictate single-threaded performance in this comparison. The EPYC's larger cache, 256 MB versus 16 MB, may also play a role in the consistent margin.

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 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600GT include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The EPYC 7713 has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, and the EPYC 7713 has an average benchmark score of 20363. Both sit at the 74th percentile against all CPUs.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the EPYC 7713 has 256 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The EPYC 7713 supports ECC memory; the Ryzen 5 5600GT does not.

Q: What are the memory channels and bandwidth for each?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The EPYC 7713 uses eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 7713 wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, all six Cinebench tests, with a 75.5% margin across the board. That makes it the clear choice for multi-threaded server workloads, database processing, virtualization, or any task that can use 64 cores and 128 threads. Its 256 MB of shared L3 cache, eight-channel memory at 204.8 GB/s, ECC support, and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes position it for data-center deployments where memory capacity, bandwidth, and I/O expansion are critical. The 225 W TDP and Socket SP3 platform indicate a system designed for sustained, high-throughput operation.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in scenarios the head-to-head table does not cover. Its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics mean a system can be built without a discrete GPU. Its 65 W TDP, AM4 socket, and unlocked multiplier make it suitable for mainstream desktop builds and light overclocking. The Ryzen's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and its broader benchmark portfolio, including 3DMark and PassMark results, show strengths in desktop-oriented tasks. Its average benchmark score of 20733 is actually higher than the EPYC's 20363, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, sits only 0.3% away. The EPYC's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9454P, is also 0.3% away, which means both processors are tightly grouped with their direct competitors in the database's overall ranking.

The data does not support a single winner across all use cases. The EPYC 7713 dominates in raw compute, but the Ryzen 5 5600GT offers integrated graphics, a lower TDP, a desktop socket, and a higher average benchmark score. The choice depends on whether the workload demands 64 cores and server-grade memory bandwidth, or a compact desktop platform with graphics built in. The benchmark results are unambiguous: the EPYC wins every head-to-head test, while the Ryzen wins on platform versatility and integrated functionality.