AMD EPYC 7713P vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is a 10.7x core advantage for the EPYC part.

Q: How do these two chips compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The EPYC 7713P wins all recorded single-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC scores 9773 versus 2319 for the Ryzen 5 5500, a 321.4% advantage.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The EPYC 7713P supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 5500 uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. The EPYC has a 4x bandwidth advantage.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The EPYC 7713P provides PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 5 5500 provides PCIe Gen 3. The EPYC has both a newer generation and far more lanes.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these processors?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713P has a launch MSRP of $5010. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has a launch MSRP of $159.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 7713P and AMD Ryzen 5 5500 both use the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, but they target entirely different market segments. The EPYC 7713P is a server/workstation part built for the EPYC 7003 series, while the Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series.

The EPYC 7713P uses the codename Milan and fits the AMD Socket SP3 platform. It packs 64 cores and 128 threads with a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.68 GHz. The chip is built from 33,200 million transistors across a die configuration of 8x 81 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the codename Cezanne and fits the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a single 180 mm² die. Its cache includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache.

The EPYC 7713P supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 5500 supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The EPYC provides PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 5 5500 provides PCIe Gen 3. The EPYC also has a much higher TDP of 225 watts versus 65 watts for the Ryzen part.

The EPYC 7713P has a locked multiplier, while the Ryzen 5 5500 has an unlocked multiplier. The EPYC was released in March 2021, and the Ryzen 5 5500 was released in April 2022.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep: the AMD EPYC 7713P wins all 6 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the Ryzen 5 5500 recording 0 wins. This is not a close contest in any measured workload.

The EPYC 7713P dominates in every Cinebench test, both multi-core and single-core. Its advantage in multi-core tests is driven by the massive core count, 64 versus 6, and the shared 256 MB L3 cache. The single-core advantage is more surprising, but the recorded scores show the EPYC ahead by over 300% in each single-core test as well.

The Ryzen 5 5500 does not win any of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its strengths, such as a higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz versus 3.68 GHz, do not translate into wins against the EPYC in the Cinebench suite. The Ryzen 5 5500 does have a significantly lower TDP at 65 watts, which makes it more suitable for desktop builds where power and cooling are constrained.

The EPYC 7713P is the clear choice for server and workstation workloads, where its 128 threads, eight-channel memory, and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide the foundation for heavy parallel processing. The Ryzen 5 5500 is positioned for desktop use, where its lower power draw and unlocked multiplier offer flexibility for mainstream builds, but the recorded data shows it is not competitive with the EPYC in any of the Cinebench tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The EPYC 7713P has 64 cores and 128 threads, versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the Ryzen 5 5500. The base clock differs: 2000.00 MHz for the EPYC versus 3.60 GHz for the Ryzen. The boost clock also differs: 3.68 GHz for the EPYC versus 4.20 GHz for the Ryzen.

The TDP is a major differentiator, with the EPYC rated at 225 watts and the Ryzen at 65 watts. The sockets are different: AMD Socket SP3 for the EPYC and AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen. Both use the Zen 3 architecture on the same 7 nm TSMC process, but the codenames differ: Milan for the EPYC and Cezanne for the Ryzen.

Transistor counts differ significantly: 33,200 million for the EPYC versus 10,700 million for the Ryzen. The die configuration also differs: 8x 81 mm² for the EPYC versus a single 180 mm² die for the Ryzen. The L3 cache is 256 MB shared for the EPYC versus 16 MB for the Ryzen. L1 and L2 caches are identical per core: 64 KB and 512 KB, respectively.

Memory support differs: both support DDR4, but the EPYC uses an eight-channel bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen uses dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the EPYC but not on the Ryzen. PCIe support differs: the EPYC offers Gen 4 with 128 lanes, while the Ryzen offers Gen 3. The EPYC has a locked multiplier; the Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier. The EPYC targets the server/workstation market segment; the Ryzen targets the desktop segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head benchmarks cover six Cinebench tests, and the AMD EPYC 7713P wins all of them. The results are remarkably consistent in relative terms.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 6978 versus 1656 for the Ryzen 5 5500, a 321.4% delta. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 984 versus 233, a 322.3% delta. This is the largest percentage advantage in the entire comparison.

In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the EPYC scores 29076 versus 6900, a 321.4% delta. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the EPYC scores 4104 versus 973, a 321.8% delta. The single-core advantage here is slightly larger than the multi-core advantage.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC scores 69229 versus 16429, a 321.4% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC scores 9773 versus 2319, a 321.4% delta.

The consistency of these deltas, all hovering near 321-322%, indicates that the performance ratio between the two chips is stable across the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 workloads. The absolute score differences are largest in multi-core tests, as expected, but the relative advantage is essentially the same in single-core tests.

The EPYC 7713P also holds a higher average benchmark score of 20024 compared to 19593 for the Ryzen 5 5500. The EPYC sits at the 74th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Ryzen sits at the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the EPYC include the Intel Core i7-11800H with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX with a delta of 0.5%. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 5500 include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with a delta of -0.1% and the Intel Core i5-12500 with a delta of -0.4%.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD EPYC 7713P is the overwhelmingly faster processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 6 head-to-head comparisons with deltas of roughly 321% across the board. Anyone selecting between these two chips for compute-heavy workloads should choose the EPYC 7713P without hesitation.

The EPYC 7713P is built for server and workstation roles. Its 64 cores, 128 threads, 256 MB L3 cache, eight-channel memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes make it a platform designed for massive parallel throughput. The Cinebench multi-core scores, 69229 in R23, reflect that capability directly.

The Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 65 watt TDP, and an unlocked multiplier. Its higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz does not help it in these benchmarks, as the EPYC still wins single-core tests by over 300%. The Ryzen's strengths lie in its lower power draw and desktop platform fit, but the recorded data shows no workload where it beats the EPYC.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, the EPYC 7713P is the only choice from these two. For users building a desktop system where the 65 watt TDP and Socket AM4 platform matter more than raw throughput, the Ryzen 5 5500 is the appropriate selection, but purely on benchmark performance, it is not competitive with the EPYC.