The EPYC 7542 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6950X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7542
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 140 vs 225 Watts
EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-6950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
98%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$327.25
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.77/FPS
100%
EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-6950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-6950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-6950X in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
31%
L3 Cache
25 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7542 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,723.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Rome | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 10 |
64 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
