EPYC 72F3 vs i7-3930K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3930K
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.16
EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.16
+233%

EPYC 72F3 outperforms Core i7-3930K by a whopping 233% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1207375
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.554.58
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency3.759.02
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$611$2,468

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 72F3 has 733% better value for money than i7-3930K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm+
Die size435 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,270 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3 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
SocketFCLGA2011SP3
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® 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+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3 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 i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3 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 i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64.23 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes40128

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.

i7-3930K 5.16
EPYC 72F3 17.16
+233%

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.

i7-3930K 8202
EPYC 72F3 27252
+232%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.16 17.16
Recency 14 November 2011 15 March 2021
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 180 Watt

i7-3930K has 38.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 72F3, on the other hand, has a 232.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 72F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3930K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3930K is a desktop processor while EPYC 72F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3930K and EPYC 72F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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