AMD EPYC 7453 vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ

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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 Intel Core i7-6920HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6920HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 6000H
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 6
AMD EPYC 7453 Name Intel Core i7-6920HQ
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-6920HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6920HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.75 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
28 CPU Cores 4
28x Zen 3 Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
56 Threads 8
3.45 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7453 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6920HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2015
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
4.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
225 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
240 W TDP up None
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-6920HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
1570 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
64.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SP3 Socket BGA 1440
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Skylake H
7 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

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