CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD EPYC 72F3 or AMD EPYC 72F3 – 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 72F3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 72F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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AMD EPYC |
Family |
Intel Xeon Platinum |
AMD EPYC 7003 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 |
AMD EPYC 72F3 |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 |
Desktop / Server |
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Desktop / Server |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 72F3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 72F3 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 is 2.9 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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8 |
CPU Cores |
24 |
16 |
Threads |
48 |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz |
Frequency |
2.9 GHz |
8x Zen 3 |
Cores |
24x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
3.9 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 72F3 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 does not have integrated graphics.
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Shaders |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Direct X |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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JPEG |
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h264 |
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AV1 |
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VP9 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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AVC |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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VP8 |
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VC-1 |
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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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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8 |
Memory channels |
6 |
4.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
204.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
140.7 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 205 W watts.
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200 W |
TDP up |
None |
180 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
205 W |
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Tjunction max |
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165 W |
TDP down |
None |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 72F3 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 256.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
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Q1/2021 |
Release date |
Q2/2019 |
Milan (Zen 3) |
Architecture |
Cascade Lake |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
256.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
35.8 MB |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
7 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
SP3 |
Socket |
LGA 3647 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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2468 $ |
Release price |
6302 $ |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
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L2-Cache |
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