AMD EPYC 7473X vs Intel Core i3-4030U

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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 i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
3 Generation 4
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC 7473X Name Intel Core i3-4030U
AMD EPYC 7003 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

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 i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
48 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
24x Zen 3 Cores 2x
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
24 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, 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
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Shaders 160
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
 
 

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

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
4.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
8 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
280 W TDP up None
225 W TDP down 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 Intel Core i3-4030U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
7 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
4185 $ Release price --
SP3 Socket BGA 1168
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2014
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Haswell U
768.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes