EPYC 7601 vs i3-5005U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.32
EPYC 7601
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
22.27
+1587%

EPYC 7601 outperforms Core i3-5005U by a whopping 1587% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2273244
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.78
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD EPYC
Power efficiency8.0211.28
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Naples (2017−2018)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)29 June 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$275$4,200

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size82 mm2192 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1168TR4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size16 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s170.671 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes12128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-5005U 1.32
EPYC 7601 22.27
+1587%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-5005U 2024
EPYC 7601 34079
+1584%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-5005U 621
EPYC 7601 792
+27.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-5005U 1246
EPYC 7601 7699
+518%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.32 22.27
Recency 1 March 2015 29 June 2017
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 180 Watt

i3-5005U has 1100% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7601, on the other hand, has a 1587.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The EPYC 7601 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5005U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-5005U is a notebook processor while EPYC 7601 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-5005U and EPYC 7601, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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