EPYC 9654 vs i7-3770S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770S
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
3.91
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
76.01
+1844%

EPYC 9654 outperforms Core i7-3770S by a whopping 1844% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14436
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.501.29
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency5.6719.90
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$330$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9654 has 158% better value for money than i7-3770S.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 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)96
Threads8192
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64 KB (per core)6 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)96 MB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size160 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million78,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 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
SocketFCLGA1155SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 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 i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 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 i7-3770S and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
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 i7-3770S and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

i7-3770S 3.91
EPYC 9654 76.01
+1844%

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.

i7-3770S 6182
EPYC 9654 120295
+1846%

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.

i7-3770S 658
EPYC 9654 1827
+178%

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.

i7-3770S 2232
EPYC 9654 18626
+734%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.91 76.01
Recency 29 April 2012 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 8 192
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 360 Watt

i7-3770S has 453.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 1844% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 2300% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770S in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770S is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770S and EPYC 9654, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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