EPYC 72F3 vs i5-L16G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-L16G7
2020
5 cores / 5 threads, 7 Watt
2.14
EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.22
+705%

EPYC 72F3 outperforms Core i5-L16G7 by a whopping 705% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1856370
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.28
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Ice LakeAMD EPYC
Power efficiency28.819.02
Architecture codenameLakefield (2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release dateJune 2020 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$2,468

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 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 cores5 (Penta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads516
Base clock speed1.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache80 KB512 KB
L2 cache512 KB4 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm+
Die size82 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors4,050 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 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
SocketFC-CSP1016SP3
Power consumption (TDP)7 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 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-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR4X-4267DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth34 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency500 MHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDX12no data
OpenGLOpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes6128

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-L16G7 2.14
EPYC 72F3 17.22
+705%

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-L16G7 3386
EPYC 72F3 27252
+705%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.14 17.22
Physical cores 5 8
Threads 5 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 180 Watt

i5-L16G7 has 2471.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 72F3, on the other hand, has a 704.7% higher aggregate performance score, 60% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 72F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-L16G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-L16G7 is a notebook processor while EPYC 72F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-L16G7 and EPYC 72F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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