EPYC 7773X vs i7-2600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.59
EPYC 7773X
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
59.78
+1565%

EPYC 7773X outperforms Core i7-2600K by a whopping 1565% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking153821
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.4519.47
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Milan-X (2022)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$317no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads8128
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size216 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million33,200 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X 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
SocketLGA1155SP3
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno 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
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X 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 i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X.

PCIe version2.04.0
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.

i7-2600K 3.59
EPYC 7773X 59.78
+1565%

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.

i7-2600K 5490
EPYC 7773X 91491
+1567%

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.

i7-2600K 667
EPYC 7773X 1531
+130%

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.

i7-2600K 2292
EPYC 7773X 15277
+567%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.59 59.78
Recency 9 January 2011 22 March 2022
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 8 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 280 Watt

i7-2600K has 194.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7773X, on the other hand, has a 1565.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7773X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600K is a desktop processor while EPYC 7773X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2600K and EPYC 7773X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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