EPYC 7F32 vs i7-2700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62
EPYC 7F32
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
14.57
+302%

EPYC 7F32 outperforms Core i7-2700K by a whopping 302% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1507494
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.323.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)AMD EPYC
Power efficiency3.617.66
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date24 October 2011 (13 years ago)14 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$514$2,100

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7F32 has 1050% better value for money than i7-2700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size216 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 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 configuration11
SocketLGA1155SP3
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32. 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 Technology2.0no 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 i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 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 i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 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 i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

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 i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-2700K 3.62
EPYC 7F32 14.57
+302%

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.

i7-2700K 5744
EPYC 7F32 23142
+303%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.62 14.57
Recency 24 October 2011 14 April 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 180 Watt

i7-2700K has 89.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7F32, on the other hand, has a 302.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7F32 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2700K is a desktop processor while EPYC 7F32 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2700K and EPYC 7F32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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