EPYC 7262 vs Core i9-7900X

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

20779

Passmark Score

20907

Performance Difference

Core i9-7900X is 0.6% faster than EPYC 7262

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Core i9-7900X performs 0.6% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 7262 and Core i9-7900X.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for EPYC 7262 and Core i9-7900X

AMD

EPYC 7262

The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD EPYC
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$575
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:7 August 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:738

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:4x 74 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:512 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.4 GHz
Multiplicador:32
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.2 GHz
Transistor Count:15,200 million
Process Technology:7 nm, 14 nm
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:SP3
Power Consumption (TDP):155 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Eight-channel
Memory Channels:8
Memory Bandwidth:204.763 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:4 TiB
Intel

Core i9-7900X

The Core i9-7900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 14 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,907 points. Launch price was $999.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:Core i9 (Desktop)
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$999
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:26 June 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position:732

Technical Specifications

Cores:10
Threads:20
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:14 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.5 GHz
Multiplicador:33
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.3 GHz
Type De Autocarro:DMI 3.0
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Core Temperature:95 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Max Case Temperature (TCase):72 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:LGA2011
Power Consumption (TDP):140 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Channels:4
Memory Bandwidth:85.33 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB

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