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AMD EPYC 7473X or AMD EPYC 7473X – 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 7473X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7473X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Core i9-12900KF features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series. To use the Intel Core i9-12900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC 7473X | Name | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
| AMD EPYC | Family | Intel Core i9 |
| 3 | Generation | 12 |
| AMD EPYC 7003 | Group | Intel Core i 12000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 7473X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7473X is 2.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Core i9-12900KF has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices. |
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| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
| None | None | 5.2 GHz |
| None | None | 2.4 GHz |
| None | None | 3.2 GHz |
| None | None | 8x Gracemont |
| None | None | 8x Golden Cove |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
| normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| 2.8 GHz | Frequency | None |
| None | None | 3.9 GHz |
| 48 | Threads | 24 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 24 | CPU Cores | 16 |
| 24x Zen 3 | Cores | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-12900KF does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | Release date | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
| GPU name | ||
| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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 | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 76.8 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 | 76.8 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
Thermal Management |
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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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| 280 W | TDP up | None |
| -- | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| None | TDP (PL2) | 241 W |
| 240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
| 225 W | TDP down | None |
Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 7473X 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 768.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i9-12900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. |
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| Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
| -- | Part Number | BX8071512900KF |
| 32.0 MB | L2-Cache | 14.0 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, AVX2+ |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
| 7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
| SP3 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| 4185 $ | Release price | 564 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 768.0 MB | L3-Cache | 30.0 MB |