Intel Core i9-9990XE vs AMD EPYC 73F3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-9990XE or Intel Core i9-9990XE – 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 i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD EPYC 73F3 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 73F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000X Group AMD EPYC 7003
Intel Core i9 Family AMD EPYC
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i9-9990XE Name AMD EPYC 73F3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 73F3 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 73F3 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 16
14x Cores 16x Zen 3
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 Threads 32
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 73F3 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
 
 

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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-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- AV1 --
-- JPEG --
-- VP8 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
4 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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 240 W watts.
84 °C Tjunction max --
None TDP down 225 W
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9990XE 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 73F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
2999 $ Release price 3521 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
19.2 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2021
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 2066 Socket SP3
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
46081
46081
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.0 GHz
29744
29744

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
21125
21125
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.0 GHz
16199
16199

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1434
1434
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.0 GHz
1392
1392