EPYC 9255 vs i9-14901KE

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Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Turin (2024)
Release dateJuly 2024 (recently)10 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,495

Detailed specifications

Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1648
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.25 GHz
Boost clock speed5.8 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistorsno data33,260 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255 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
Socket1700SP5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255. 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 i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255 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 i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 48
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 200 Watt

i9-14901KE has 60% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9255, on the other hand, has 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i9-14901KE and EPYC 9255. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor while EPYC 9255 is a server/workstation one.


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