EPYC 7H12 vs i7-2715QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2715QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.03
EPYC 7H12
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
43.84
+2060%

EPYC 7H12 outperforms Core i7-2715QE by a whopping 2060% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking192048
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency4.2714.81
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)18 September 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12 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 speed2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier2126
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size216 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors1,160 million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketIntel BGA1023TR4
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size16 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no 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.

i7-2715QE 2.03
EPYC 7H12 43.84
+2060%

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.

i7-2715QE 3221
EPYC 7H12 69633
+2062%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 43.84
Recency 3 January 2011 18 September 2019
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 8 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 280 Watt

i7-2715QE has 522.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7H12, on the other hand, has a 2059.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7H12 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2715QE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2715QE is a notebook processor while EPYC 7H12 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2715QE and EPYC 7H12, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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