AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 vs Intel Core i7-9700F

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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 or AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 – 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 Embedded 3101 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 Name Intel Core i7-9700F
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 9
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 8
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2019
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Snowy Owl (Zen) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SP4r2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB