EPYC 9174F vs EPYC 72F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.81
EPYC 9174F
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 320 Watt
36.26
+104%

EPYC 9174F outperforms EPYC 72F3 by a whopping 104% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking366103
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.646.97
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency9.0210.33
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)10 November 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,468$3,850

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9174F has 50% better value for money than EPYC 72F3.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier3741
L1 cache64 KB (per core)1 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+5 nm, 6 nm
Die size8x 81 mm28x 72 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F 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 configuration22
SocketSP3SP5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt320 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size4 TiB6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 72F3 and EPYC 9174F.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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.

EPYC 72F3 17.81
EPYC 9174F 36.26
+104%

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.

EPYC 72F3 27252
EPYC 9174F 55485
+104%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.81 36.26
Recency 15 March 2021 10 November 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 320 Watt

EPYC 72F3 has 77.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9174F, on the other hand, has a 103.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9174F is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 72F3 in performance tests.


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