EPYC 9474F vs i5-4440

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4440
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.01
EPYC 9474F
2022
48 cores / 96 threads, 360 Watt
66.11
+2096%

EPYC 9474F outperforms Core i5-4440 by a whopping 2096% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking163511
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.325.29
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency3.3917.38
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$335$6,780

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9474F has 1553% better value for money than i5-4440.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads496
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size177 mm28x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F 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
SocketFCLGA1150SP5
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F. 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
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F 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
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F 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 i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i5-4440 3.01
EPYC 9474F 66.11
+2096%

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.

i5-4440 4786
EPYC 9474F 105010
+2094%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.01 66.11
Recency 1 September 2013 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 48
Threads 4 96
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 360 Watt

i5-4440 has 328.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9474F, on the other hand, has a 2096.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1100% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9474F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4440 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9474F is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4440 and EPYC 9474F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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