EPYC 9124 vs i7-7820EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820EQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.93
EPYC 9124
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
28.73
+483%

EPYC 9124 outperforms Core i7-7820EQ by a whopping 483% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1248170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data22.31
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency9.9913.10
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$1,083

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124 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 speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3130
L1 cache256 KB1 MB
L2 cache1 MB16 MB
L3 cache8 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data4x 72 mm2
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124 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
Socketno dataSP5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124 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 i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124.

PCIe version3.05.0
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.

i7-7820EQ 4.93
EPYC 9124 28.73
+483%

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.

i7-7820EQ 7542
EPYC 9124 43963
+483%

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.

i7-7820EQ 746
EPYC 9124 1832
+146%

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.

i7-7820EQ 1922
EPYC 9124 13428
+599%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.93 28.73
Recency 3 January 2017 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 200 Watt

i7-7820EQ has 344.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9124, on the other hand, has a 482.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9124 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820EQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7820EQ is a notebook processor while EPYC 9124 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820EQ and EPYC 9124, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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