Intel Core i7-3770K vs AMD EPYC 9354

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Intel Core i7-3770K or Intel Core i7-3770K – 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 Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9354 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9354, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770K Name AMD EPYC 9354
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
3 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD EPYC 9354 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9354 is 3.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 32x Zen 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.25 GHz
4 CPU Cores 32
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
8 Threads 64
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, 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.
The AMD EPYC 9354 does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
16 Execution units --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 12
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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 280 W watts.
None TDP down 240 W
None TDP up 300 W
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 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 AMD EPYC 9354 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2022
LGA 1155 Socket SP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000798
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
275 $ Release price 3420 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
22 nm Technology 5 nm
 
 

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