Intel Core i7-3820 vs AMD EPYC 7F32

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Intel Core i7-3820 or Intel Core i7-3820 – 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 i7-3820 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3820, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7F32 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7F32, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3820 Name AMD EPYC 7F32
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD EPYC
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i 3000X Group AMD EPYC 7002
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3820 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3820 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD EPYC 7F32 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F32 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 16
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3820 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7F32 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 64.0 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.
4 Memory channels 8
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 180 W watts.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3820 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7F32 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q1/2012 Release date Q2/2020
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge E Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 2011 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
305 $ Release price 2100 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB