AMD EPYC 7451 vs Intel Core i9-7980XE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD EPYC 7451 or AMD EPYC 7451 – 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 7451 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7451, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7980XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7451 Name Intel Core i9-7980XE
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i9
1 Generation 7
AMD EPYC 7001 Group Intel Core i 7000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7451 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7451 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7980XE is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
48 Threads 36
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 18
24x Cores 18x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7451 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7980XE does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
170.6 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 165 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7451 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7980XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Naples (Zen) Architecture Skylake X
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SP3 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2400 $ Release price 1999 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
64908
64908
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
56954
56954

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
30321
30321
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
20479
20479

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
16495
16495
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
14671
14671

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
7671
7671
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
6768
6768

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
4763
4763
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
3763
3763

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
3455
3455
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
3277
3277

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
1121
1121
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
884
884

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
446
446
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
317
317

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
37.9
37.9
AMD EPYC 7451
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
33.2
33.2