CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD EPYC 7F72 or AMD EPYC 7F72 – 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 7F72 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 7F72, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket. The Intel Atom x6212RE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom x6212RE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 socket.
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AMD EPYC |
Family |
Intel Atom |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
AMD EPYC 7F72 |
Name |
Intel Atom x6212RE |
AMD EPYC 7002 |
Group |
Intel Atom x6000 |
2 |
Generation |
6 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD EPYC 7F72 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 3.2 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 Atom x6212RE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6212RE is 1.2 GHz
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24x |
Cores |
2x |
3.2 GHz |
Frequency |
1.2 GHz |
24 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
48 |
Threads |
2 |
3.7 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD EPYC 7F72 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Atom x6212RE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Atom x6212RE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Release date |
Q1/2021 |
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Execution units |
16 |
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Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
128 |
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GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) |
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GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Generation |
11 |
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Technology |
14 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
204.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
8 |
Memory channels |
4 |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
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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 6 W watts.
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240 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
6 W |
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Tjunction max |
110 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD EPYC 7F72 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 192.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Atom x6212RE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q2/2020 |
Release date |
Q1/2021 |
SP3 |
Socket |
BGA 1493 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
1.5 MB |
192.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Rome (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Elkhart Lake |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
2450 $ |
Release price |
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
7 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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