EPYC 7702P vs i9-9820X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
12.74
EPYC 7702P
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 200 Watt
39.85
+213%

EPYC 7702P outperforms Core i9-9820X by a whopping 213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking60664
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.006.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.3118.86
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898$4,425

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7702P has 34% better value for money than i9-9820X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads20128
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.35 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3320
L1 cache640 KB4 MB
L2 cache10 MB32 MB
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die sizeno data192 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P 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)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066TR4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P 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 i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Eight-channel
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 i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-9820X 12.74
EPYC 7702P 39.85
+213%

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.

i9-9820X 20234
EPYC 7702P 63300
+213%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.74 39.85
Recency 8 October 2018 7 August 2019
Physical cores 10 64
Threads 20 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 200 Watt

i9-9820X has 21.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7702P, on the other hand, has a 212.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 540% more physical cores and 540% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7702P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9820X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9820X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7702P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and EPYC 7702P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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