CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD EPYC 7453 or AMD EPYC 7453 – 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 7453 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7453, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The AMD A4-9120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-9120, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
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AMD EPYC |
Family |
AMD A |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
3 |
Generation |
6 |
AMD EPYC 7453 |
Name |
AMD A4-9120 |
AMD EPYC 7003 |
Group |
AMD A4-9000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 7453 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7453 is 2.75 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.45 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD A4-9120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120 is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
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3.45 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
2.5 GHz |
28x Zen 3 |
Cores |
2x |
56 |
Threads |
2 |
28 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2.75 GHz |
Frequency |
2.2 GHz |
None |
None |
2.2 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 7453 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD A4-9120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-9120 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Stoney Ridge), which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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Execution units |
2 |
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Generation |
7 |
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Direct X |
12 |
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Shaders |
128 |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
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GPU frequency |
0.66 GHz |
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Technology |
28 nm |
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Release date |
Q2/2016 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
-- |
GPU (Turbo) |
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GPU name |
AMD Radeon R3 (Stoney Ridge) |
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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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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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VP8 |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode |
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h264 |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode |
-- |
VP9 |
Decode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
-- |
VC-1 |
Decode |
-- |
AV1 |
No |
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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.
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4.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
8.0 GB |
Yes |
ECC |
No |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
8 |
Memory channels |
1 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
204.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
-- |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2133 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 225 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 15 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
90 °C |
225 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
15 W |
240 W |
TDP up |
None |
None |
TDP down |
10 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 7453 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 64.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD A4-9120 is manufactured using a 28 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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64.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
1570 $ |
Release price |
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2021 |
Release date |
Q2/2017 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
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Part Number |
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Milan (Zen 3) |
Architecture |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
7 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
SP3 |
Socket |
FP4 |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
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