AMD EPYC 9015 vs AMD EPYC 7373X
Pick the EPYC 7373X if you need throughput: 16 cores, 32 threads and 8 memory channels handle far more concurrent work than 8 cores. Pick the EPYC 9015 only if you want a newer-generation, lower-power 8-core chip and your board supports its socket. No prices were given for either part, so compare live store prices before deciding.
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AMD EPYC 9015
AMD EPYC 9015 8-Core Processor
Choose the EPYC 9015 if you want a newer 8-core server CPU at 125W and don't need more than 8 cores.
Pros
- Lower 125W TDP cuts power and cooling load
- Higher 3.6 GHz base clock
- 8 cores is enough for light web and file serving
Cons
- Half the cores of the 7373X
What separates them
| AMD EPYC 9015 | AMD EPYC 7373X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 8 cores | 16 cores, 32 threads |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.05 GHz |
| Boost clock | Not listed | 3.8 GHz |
| TDP | 125W | 240W |
| Memory support | Not listed | DDR4, 8 channels, up to 3200 MT/s, 4 TB per socket, ECC |
| Socket | Not listed | SP3 |
| Included cooler | No | Not listed |
| Generation | Not listed | Zen 3, released March 2021 |
Price history
- AMD EPYC 9015: lowest $1,120.05 on Nov 3 at Lenovo.
- AMD EPYC 7373X: lowest $966.78 on Nov 3 at eBay.
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Specs compared
| Spec | AMD EPYC 9015 | AMD EPYC 7373X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Model | EPYC 9015 | EPYC 7373X |
| Clock Speed | 3.6GHz | 3.05 GHz (base clock) |
| Number Of Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125W | 240 W |
| Included Cooler | No | — |
| Socket Type | — | SP3 |
| Form Factor | — | Servers |
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
| Manufacturer | — | AMD |
| Boost Clock Speed | — | 3.8 GHz |
| Number Of Threads |
What reviewers say
AMD EPYC 9015
What people mention
- PerformancePraisedReviewers note strong single-thread gains from Zen 5 over earlier EPYC generations.
- PowerPraisedThe 125W TDP is seen as easy to cool in 1U and 2U chassis.
- Platform costCriticisedOwners point out that SP5 boards and DDR5 RDIMMs push total cost well above the CPU price.
- Core countMixedSome buyers find 8 cores enough for light virtualization, others say it limits dense workloads.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for virtualization?
- The EPYC 7373X. Its 16 cores, 32 threads and 8 memory channels support far more VMs than the 8-core EPYC 9015.
- Which uses less power?
- The EPYC 9015 at 125W TDP versus 240W for the EPYC 7373X. That is roughly half the thermal budget.
- Does the EPYC 7373X need a specific socket?
- Yes. It uses socket SP3, so check your motherboard and BIOS support before buying.
- Is the EPYC 9015 worth it over the 7373X?
- Only if 8 cores cover your workload and you value the lower 125W power draw. For multi-threaded work the 7373X wins on core count.
- Do either include a cooler?
- The EPYC 9015 does not include a cooler. The EPYC 7373X listing does not state one, so plan on a server heatsink for either.