AMD EPYC 7473X vs Intel Core i3-4010Y

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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 Intel Core i3-4010Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD EPYC 7473X Name Intel Core i3-4010Y
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i3
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4010Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010Y is 1.3 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24x Zen 3 Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
48 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
24 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4010Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 20
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
-- Direct X 11.1
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Shaders 160
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
8 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600
4.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC No
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 11.5 W watts.
280 W TDP up None
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
225 W TDP down 6 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4010Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
768.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Haswell Y
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4185 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2013
SP3 Socket BGA 1168
7 nm Technology 22 nm