AMD EPYC 7773X vs Intel Core i7-9700K

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AMD EPYC 7773X or AMD EPYC 7773X – 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 7773X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7773X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7773X Name Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 9
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7773X is 2.2 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 i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
128 Threads 8
None None 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
64 CPU Cores 8
64x Zen 3 Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7773X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 280 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
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
225 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7773X 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 i7-9700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB 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
8800 $ Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
768.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
90782
90782
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
14555
14555

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
45899
45899
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336
AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.2 GHz
1298
1298