AMD EPYC 73F3 vs Intel Core2 Duo E7400

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AMD EPYC 73F3 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
AMD EPYC 73F3 Intel Core2 Duo E7400

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 73F3 and the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC 73F3 16 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2008.
AMD EPYC (129) Family Intel Core2 Duo (29)
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) CPU group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14)
3 Generation 2
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 73F3 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC 73F3 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E7400
16 Cores 2
32 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.50 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
4.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
3.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 73F3 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E7400
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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 iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 73F3, while the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC 73F3 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E7400
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
4096 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
204.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 3.00 MB
256.00 MB L3 Cache --
4.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC 73F3 has a TDP of 240 W. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC 73F3 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E7400
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
225 W TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 73F3 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

AMD EPYC 73F3 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E7400
7 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1
SP3 Socket LGA 775
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2008
3521 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 73F3 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 (30%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 73F3 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 (3%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 73F3 AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz
1434 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
437 (30%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 73F3 AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.80 GHz
21125 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
765 (4%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 73F3 AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.80 GHz
46081 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
1031 (2%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 73F3 AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
453 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 73F3 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
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