Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD EPYC 7543P

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Intel Core i7-11700K or Intel Core i7-11700K – 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 Core i7-11700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7543P features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7543P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700K Name AMD EPYC 7543P
Intel Core i7 Family AMD EPYC
11 Generation 3
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7543P has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7543P is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
16 Threads 64
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 32
8x Cores 32x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-11700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, 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 7543P does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.3 GHz 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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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.
2 Memory channels 8
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 225 W watts.
None TDP up 240 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7543P 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 --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Rocket Lake S Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
374 $ Release price 2730 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB