AMD EPYC 7473X vs AMD EPYC 7262

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AMD EPYC 7473X or AMD EPYC 7473X – 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 7473X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7473X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7262 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7262, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
AMD EPYC Family AMD EPYC
AMD EPYC 7473X Name AMD EPYC 7262
AMD EPYC 7003 Group AMD EPYC 7002
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7473X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7473X is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7262 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7262 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
48 Threads 16
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
24 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24x Zen 3 Cores 8x
None None 3.4 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7262 does not have integrated graphics.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
-- AV1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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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.
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
4.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
8 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

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 155 W watts.
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
225 W TDP down None
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280 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7473X 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 768.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7262 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
4185 $ Release price 990 $
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SP3 Socket SP3
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2019
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
768.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM