EPYC 7343 vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.07
EPYC 7343
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 190 Watt
27.42
+574%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i7-3770K by a whopping 574% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1411178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7113.89
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)AMD EPYC
Power efficiency5.0013.65
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$1,565

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7343 has 1856% better value for money than i7-3770K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier3532
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm+
Die size160 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 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
SocketFCLGA1155SP3
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt190 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343. 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+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 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 i7-3770K and EPYC 7343. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i7-3770K 4.07
EPYC 7343 27.42
+574%

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.

i7-3770K 6472
EPYC 7343 43561
+573%

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.

i7-3770K 712
EPYC 7343 1533
+115%

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.

i7-3770K 2500
EPYC 7343 11934
+377%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.07 27.42
Recency 29 April 2012 15 March 2021
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 190 Watt

i7-3770K has 146.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7343, on the other hand, has a 573.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7343 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while EPYC 7343 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and EPYC 7343, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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