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AMD EPYC 7742 or AMD EPYC 7742 – 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 7742 features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7742, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The AMD RX-216TD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series. To use the AMD RX-216TD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket. |
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| AMD EPYC 7002 | Group | AMD RX 1st Gen. |
| 2 | Generation | 1 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
| AMD EPYC 7742 | Name | AMD RX-216TD |
| AMD EPYC | Family | AMD R |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD EPYC 7742 has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7742 is 2.25 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD RX-216TD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216TD is 1.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz. |
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| 128 | Threads | 2 |
| 64x | Cores | 2x |
| 64 | CPU Cores | 2 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.0 GHz |
| 2.25 GHz | Frequency | 1.6 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD EPYC 7742 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD RX-216TD does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Release date | -- |
| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
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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| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| DDR4-3200 | Memory type | DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| 8 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal Management |
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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 15 W watts. |
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| None | TDP down | 12 W |
| 225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
| -- | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
Technical details |
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The AMD EPYC 7742 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 256.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD RX-216TD is manufactured using a 28 nm process. |
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| Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
| 7 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
| Chiplet | Chip design | -- |
| 9000 $ | Release price | -- |
| Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
| 256.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| -- | Part Number | RE216GAAY23KA |
| SP3 | Socket | FP4 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 1.0 MB |