EPYC 7473X vs i7-1280P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1280P
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 28 Watt
13.34
EPYC 7473X
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
38.74
+190%

EPYC 7473X outperforms Core i7-1280P by a whopping 190% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking58684
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency43.4414.72
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-P (2022)Milan-X (2022)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2048
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)768 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die size217 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33,200 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X 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
SocketFCBGA1744SP3
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X 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 i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes20128

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.

i7-1280P 13.34
EPYC 7473X 38.74
+190%

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.

i7-1280P 20418
EPYC 7473X 59280
+190%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.34 38.74
Physical cores 14 24
Threads 20 48
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 240 Watt

i7-1280P has 757.1% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7473X, on the other hand, has a 190.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

The EPYC 7473X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1280P in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1280P is a notebook processor while EPYC 7473X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1280P and EPYC 7473X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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