Intel Core i5-7442EQ vs AMD EPYC 7373X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-7442EQ CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 7373X
Intel Core i5-7442EQ AMD EPYC 7373X

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7442EQ and the AMD EPYC 7373X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-7442EQ 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the AMD EPYC 7373X which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family AMD EPYC (129)
Intel Core i 7000H (10) CPU group AMD EPYC 7003 (29)
7 Generation 3
Kaby Lake H Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6442EQ Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (2.90 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 7373X clocks with 3.05 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-7442EQ Characteristic AMD EPYC 7373X
4 Cores 16
4 Threads 32
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.10 GHz Frequency 3.05 GHz
2.90 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.

Intel Core i5-7442EQ Characteristic AMD EPYC 7373X
-- 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.

Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU no iGPU
0.30 GHz GPU frequency --
1.10 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9.5 GPU Generation --
14 nm Technology
3 Max. displays
24 Compute units --
192 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
64 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12 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.

Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU no iGPU
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7442EQ, while the AMD EPYC 7373X supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-7442EQ Characteristic AMD EPYC 7373X
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR4-3200
64 GB Max. Memory 4096 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 32.00 MB
6.00 MB L3 Cache 768.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 4.0
16 PCIe lanes 128
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ has a TDP of 25 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7373X is 240 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-7442EQ Characteristic AMD EPYC 7373X
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up 280 W
-- TDP down 225 W
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7373X is at 800.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm.

Intel Core i5-7442EQ Characteristic AMD EPYC 7373X
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
BGA 1440 Socket SP3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2022
-- Release price 3900 $
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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.
Intel Core i5-7442EQ Intel Core i5-7442EQ
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
728 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core i5-7442EQ Intel Core i5-7442EQ
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
2387 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-7442EQ Intel Core i5-7442EQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz
422 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core i5-7442EQ Intel Core i5-7442EQ
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
4832 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-7442EQ AMD EPYC 7373X
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