EPYC 9655 vs i7-7740K

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Turin (2024)
Release dateno data10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,852

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655 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
Threadsno data192
Base clock speedno data2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data12x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data99,780 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655 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
Socket1151SP5
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655 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 i7-7740K and EPYC 9655. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 96
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 400 Watt

i7-7740K has 257.1% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9655, on the other hand, has 2300% more physical cores, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-7740K and EPYC 9655. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i7-7740K is a desktop processor while EPYC 9655 is a server/workstation one.


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