AMD EPYC 7473X vs AMD EPYC 9254
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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 9254 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 9254, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket. |
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| AMD EPYC 7003 | Group | AMD EPYC 9004 |
| 3 | Generation | 4 |
| AMD EPYC 7473X | Name | AMD EPYC 9254 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD EPYC | Family | AMD EPYC |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 9254 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9254 is 2.9 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.15 GHz. |
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| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.15 GHz |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.8 GHz | Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 24 | CPU Cores | 24 |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 24x Zen 3 | Cores | 24x Zen 4 |
| 48 | Threads | 48 |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9254 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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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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| -- | VP9 | -- |
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| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
| 204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 461.0 GB/s |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 4.0 TB | Max. Memory | 6.0 TB |
| 8 | Memory channels | 12 |
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 200 W watts. |
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| 280 W | TDP up | 240 W |
| 225 W | TDP down | None |
| 240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 200 W |
| -- | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
Technical details |
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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 9254 is manufactured using a 5 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache. |
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| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| 7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI |
| -- | Part Number | 100-000000480 |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
| 4185 $ | Release price | 2299 $ |
| 32.0 MB | L2-Cache | 24.0 MB |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 768.0 MB | L3-Cache | 128.0 MB |
| SP3 | Socket | SP5 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 |
| Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | Genoa (Zen 4) |
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
