Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD EPYC 7452 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7740X or AMD EPYC 7452 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7740X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD EPYC 7452 has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7452 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7002 (24) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Rome (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD EPYC 7453 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD EPYC 7452 has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7452 is at 2.35 GHz (3.35 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7452 |
4 | Cores | 32 |
8 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.35 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.35 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.65 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7740X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD EPYC 7452 supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7452 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 112 W, while the AMD EPYC 7452 has a TDP of 155 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7452 |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 155 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD EPYC 7452 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 128.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7452 |
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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | 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 |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
375 $ | Release price | 3250 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.35 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD EPYC 7452 |
Unknown | Unknown |