AMD EPYC 8024P vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and AMD EPYC 8024P sit at opposite ends of the processor spectrum: one is a desktop part built for everyday responsiveness, the other a server chip designed for sustained throughput. Despite this, their average benchmark scores are remarkably close — 26,748 for the Ryzen versus 26,555 for the EPYC — placing them within 1% of each other overall. The data reveals a clear split: the EPYC wins the majority of head-to-head tests (11 of 17), but the Ryzen dominates in specific single-threaded and math-heavy workloads. This comparison walks through where each chip earns its keep, starting with the raw benchmark battles.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 8024P takes a clean sweep across every Cinebench test, though the margins are uniform rather than dramatic. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC scores 17,472 against the Ryzen’s 15,848, a 9.3% advantage. The same 9.3% delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,466 vs 2,237), R20 multi-core (7,338 vs 6,656), R20 single-core (1,035 vs 939), R15 multi-core (1,761 vs 1,597), and R15 single-core (248 vs 225). This consistent edge suggests the EPYC’s architectural efficiency, not just its extra cores, drives the Cinebench results.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT fights back in PassMark’s synthetic workloads. Its largest win is in PassMark single-thread, scoring 3,066 versus the EPYC’s 2,371 — a substantial 29.3% lead. It also wins PassMark extended instructions by 19.5% (17,027 vs 14,251), floating-point math by 5.6% (36,694 vs 34,757), integer math by 3.4% (64,218 vs 62,128), and data compression by 5% (243,904 vs 232,242). These are not trivial margins; the single-thread and extended-instruction gaps are among the largest in the entire comparison.

The EPYC counters with crushing wins in two specific PassMark tests. In physics, it scores 1,905 versus the Ryzen’s 840 — a 55.9% blowout. In find-prime-numbers, it doubles the Ryzen’s output (109 vs 54), a 50.5% lead. The EPYC also wins random-string-sorting by 29% (34,613 vs 24,583), multithread by 7.6% (20,556 vs 19,000), and data encryption by 6.7% (15,809 vs 14,754). Net result: the EPYC wins 11 tests, the Ryzen 6, but the Ryzen’s wins in single-thread and math are so pronounced that the overall average scores nearly tie.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different generations and design philosophies. The Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with the codename Cezanne. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The EPYC 8024P uses Zen 4c on a 5 nm TSMC process, codenamed Siena, with 8 cores and 16 threads, but clocks much lower: 2.40 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost.

Transistor counts and die sizes diverge sharply. The Ryzen has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the EPYC has 8,875 million on a much smaller 73 mm² die. The EPYC’s denser 5 nm process allows more cores per area, but the Ryzen’s larger die and higher clocks explain its single-thread advantage. Cache layouts differ too: both have 64 KB L1 per core, but the EPYC doubles L2 to 1 MB per core (versus 512 KB) and doubles L3 to 32 MB shared (versus 16 MB).

Memory and I/O are where the server part pulls far ahead. The Ryzen supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the EPYC supports DDR5 on a six-channel bus with 230.4 GB/s — over four times the bandwidth. The EPYC also supports ECC memory; the Ryzen does not. PCIe lanes are a similar story: the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, the EPYC offers Gen 5 with 96 lanes. The Ryzen includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics; the EPYC has none. Sockets are incompatible (AM4 vs SP6), and the Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier while the EPYC is locked.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 5500GT wins on raw single-core responsiveness. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,066 is 29.3% higher than the EPYC’s, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,237, while lower, still trails by only 9.3% despite the EPYC’s architectural edge. For desktop tasks that rely on one or two threads — browsing, office work, lightweight coding — the Ryzen’s higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs 3.00 GHz) and larger die clearly pay off. It also leads in extended instructions (19.5% ahead) and floating-point math (5.6% ahead), making it the better choice for simulation and scientific workloads that are not perfectly parallelized.

The EPYC 8024P wins where parallelism and memory bandwidth matter. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a natural edge in Cinebench multi-core tests, and its 230.4 GB/s memory bandwidth dwarfs the Ryzen’s 51.2 GB/s. The physics test result is telling: 55.9% ahead, indicating the EPYC excels at heavily threaded physics simulations. Random-string-sorting (29% ahead) and find-prime-numbers (50.5% ahead) both benefit from the larger L3 cache and higher core count. For server workloads like database queries, virtualization, or data encryption (6.7% ahead), the EPYC’s ECC memory support and 96 PCIe Gen 5 lanes make it the only viable option of the two.

The wins are not evenly distributed. The Ryzen’s six wins are concentrated in single-thread and math categories, while the EPYC’s eleven wins span multi-core, memory-heavy, and specialty tests. If a workload is latency-sensitive and single-threaded, the Ryzen wins. If it is throughput-oriented and can use all cores, the EPYC wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. It scores 3,066 in PassMark single-thread, which is 29.3% higher than the EPYC 8024P’s 2,371. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,237, compared to the EPYC’s 2,466, a 9.3% deficit.

Q: How much faster is the EPYC 8024P in multi-core workloads?

A: The EPYC leads all Cinebench multi-core tests by exactly 9.3%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17,472 versus 15,848 for the Ryzen. In PassMark multithread, the EPYC scores 20,556 versus 19,000, a 7.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The EPYC 8024P. It has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT has 16 MB of L3 and 512 KB of L2 per core. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The EPYC 8024P supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT does not. The EPYC also uses DDR5 on a six-channel bus, while the Ryzen uses DDR4 on a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The EPYC 8024P has 96 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT has 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. This makes the EPYC far more suitable for expansion-heavy server configurations.

Q: Which chip has integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The EPYC 8024P has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU or a server board with its own display output.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | AMD EPYC 8024P |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 90 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | AMD Socket SP6 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 4c |

| Codename | Cezanne | Siena |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | 8,875 million |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 73 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Six-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 230.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 96 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2023-09-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $409 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

The Verdict

The data supports a clean split. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the choice for desktop users who value single-thread speed and integrated graphics. Its 29.3% lead in PassMark single-thread and 19.5% lead in extended instructions are decisive for everyday applications and lightly threaded productivity. It also runs cooler at 65 W TDP, fits the ubiquitous AM4 socket, and includes Radeon Vega 7, eliminating the need for a discrete GPU. Its lower launch MSRP of $125 makes it an accessible option, though pricing is not the focus of this analysis.

The AMD EPYC 8024P is the choice for server and workstation environments where core count, memory bandwidth, and ECC reliability are non-negotiable. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, 230.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 96 PCIe Gen 5 lanes are unmatched by the Ryzen. The 55.9% win in PassMark physics and 50.5% win in find-prime-numbers show its strength in heavily threaded, cache-sensitive workloads. The 90 W TDP is higher, but the performance per watt in multi-threaded server tasks is justified by the data.

The average benchmark scores — 26,748 for the Ryzen, 26,555 for the EPYC — suggest they are peers in overall throughput, but that parity masks the divergent strengths. The EPYC wins more tests (11 vs 6), yet the Ryzen’s wins are larger in magnitude. Neither chip is a general-purpose replacement for the other. Choose the Ryzen for a desktop build with single-thread needs and integrated graphics. Choose the EPYC for a server build with multi-core, memory-heavy, and ECC requirements. The benchmark data makes this division unambiguous.