AMD EPYC 73F3 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6222
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AMD EPYC 73F3 or AMD EPYC 73F3 – 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 73F3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 73F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6222 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6222, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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| AMD EPYC 73F3 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6222 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
| AMD EPYC 7003 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
| 3 | Generation | 2 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 73F3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 73F3 is 3.5 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. The Intel Xeon Gold 6222 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6222 is 1.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz. |
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| No | Overclocking | No |
| 16 | CPU Cores | 20 |
| 16x Zen 3 | Cores | 20x |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 32 | Threads | 40 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 73F3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6222 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Hardware codec support |
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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 |
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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 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| 8 | Memory channels | 6 |
| 4.0 TB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
| 204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 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 115 W watts. |
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| 240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 115 W |
| 225 W | TDP down | None |
Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 73F3 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 Gold 6222 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 27.5 MB cache. |
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| Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| 7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| SP3 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 256.0 MB | L3-Cache | 27.5 MB |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
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| Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 3521 $ | Release price | -- |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
