EPYC 7532 vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
11.12
EPYC 7532
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 200 Watt
34.12
+207%

EPYC 7532 outperforms i7-7820X by a whopping 207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking695112
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.74no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)19 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3624
L1 cache512 KB2 MB
L2 cache8 MB16 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Maximum core temperature99 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532 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)no data
SocketFCLGA2066Socket SP3
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532 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 i7-7820X and EPYC 7532. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

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.

i7-7820X 11.12
EPYC 7532 34.12
+207%

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.

i7-7820X 17150
EPYC 7532 52612
+207%

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.

i7-7820X 1427
+22.4%
EPYC 7532 1166

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.

i7-7820X 7855
EPYC 7532 9416
+19.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.12 34.12
Recency 30 May 2017 19 February 2020
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 200 Watt

i7-7820X has 42.9% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7532, on the other hand, has a 206.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7532 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7532 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820X and EPYC 7532, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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