AMD EPYC 7663 vs Intel Core i3-8130U

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AMD EPYC 7663 or AMD EPYC 7663 – 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 7663 features 56 processor cores and has the capability to manage 112 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7663, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 8
AMD EPYC 7663 Name Intel Core i3-8130U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7663 has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7663 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-8130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8130U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
112 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
56x Zen 3 Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
56 CPU Cores 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7663 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-8130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8130U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Release date Q3/2016
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
4.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
8 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 15 W watts.
225 W TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7663 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 i3-8130U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
7 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
SP3 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2018
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6366 $ Release price 281 $