AMD EPYC 7643 vs Intel Core i5-9600KF

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AMD EPYC 7643 or AMD EPYC 7643 – 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 7643 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7643, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-9600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7643 Name Intel Core i5-9600KF
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 9
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7643 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7643 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
96 Threads 6
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
48 CPU Cores 6
48x Zen 3 Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7643 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-9600KF does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
225 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7643 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 i5-9600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2019
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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
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
7 nm Technology 14 nm
SP3 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4995 $ Release price 260 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
76440
76440
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
10791
10791

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
36850
36850
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5643
5643

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
14987
14987
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
6244
6244

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1671
1671
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1561
1561

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 2.3 GHz
1319
1319
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1244
1244