Processor 300 vs EPYC 72F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.16
+280%
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51

EPYC 72F3 outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 280% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3741319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.59no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency9.029.28
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,468$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+10 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300 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 configuration21
SocketSP31700
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 17.16
+280%
Processor 300 4.51

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
+281%
Processor 300 7160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.16 4.51
Recency 12 January 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 46 Watt

EPYC 72F3 has a 280.5% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 291.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 72F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 72F3 is a server/workstation processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 72F3 and Processor 300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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