Intel Atom x6427FE vs AMD EPYC 74F3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom x6427FE or Intel Atom x6427FE – 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 Intel Atom x6427FE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6427FE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 74F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom x6427FE Name AMD EPYC 74F3
Intel Atom Family AMD EPYC
6 Generation 3
Intel Atom x6000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6427FE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6427FE is 1.9 GHz
The AMD EPYC 74F3 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 74F3 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
4 Threads 48
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 24
4x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6427FE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6427FE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2020 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 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.
4 Memory channels 8
32.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 240 W watts.
110 °C Tjunction max --
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
None TDP down 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6427FE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 74F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Elkhart Lake Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1493 Socket SP3
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 2900 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
60582
60582
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
2935
2935

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
27866
27866
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1445
1445

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
16985
16985
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1021
1021

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1864
1864
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
334
334

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 74F3
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
437
437