CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD EPYC 73F3 or AMD EPYC 73F3 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The AMD EPYC 73F3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 73F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Core i9-11900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series. To use the Intel Core i9-11900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC 73F3 |
Name |
Intel Core i9-11900KF |
| AMD EPYC |
Family |
Intel Core i9 |
| 3 |
Generation |
11 |
| AMD EPYC 7003 |
Group |
Intel Core i 11000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 73F3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 73F3 is 3.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Core i9-11900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900KF is 3.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
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| 4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
5.3 GHz |
| No |
Overclocking |
Yes |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.5 GHz |
Frequency |
3.5 GHz |
| 32 |
Threads |
16 |
| None |
None |
4.8 GHz |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 16 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
| 16x Zen 3 |
Cores |
8x |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 73F3 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Core i9-11900KF does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU frequency |
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Release date |
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Direct X |
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GPU name |
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Technology |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Execution units |
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Generation |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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AVC |
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VC-1 |
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VP9 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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h264 |
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VP8 |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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JPEG |
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AV1 |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 8 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 4.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
No |
| 204.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
| 240 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
125 W |
| 225 W |
TDP down |
95 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 73F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i9-11900KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
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| Q1/2021 |
Release date |
Q1/2021 |
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Part Number |
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L2-Cache |
4.0 MB |
| AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Milan (Zen 3) |
Architecture |
Rocket Lake S |
| 7 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
| SP3 |
Socket |
LGA 1200 |
| Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| 3521 $ |
Release price |
513 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 256.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
16.0 MB |
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