Intel Core i7-3930K vs AMD EPYC 7401P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-3930K or Intel Core i7-3930K – 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 i7-3930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7401P features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7401P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3930K Name AMD EPYC 7401P
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD EPYC
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i 3000X Group AMD EPYC 7001
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7401P has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7401P is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
12 Threads 48
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 24
6x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3930K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7401P does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
4 Memory channels 8
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 170.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 170 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 170 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7401P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge E Architecture Naples (Zen)
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2011 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
480 $ Release price 1450 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
54859
54859
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
20711
20711

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
28283
28283
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8254
8254

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
13986
13986
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
4576
4576

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
7954
7954
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3201
3201

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3542
3542
AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
3528
3528

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
3156
3156
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
915
915

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
928
928
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
804
804
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
778
778

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7401P
24C 48T @ 2.0 GHz
32.0
32.0
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
10.2
10.2