Ultra 5 245KF vs EPYC 7371

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7371
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
19.38
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.68
+42.8%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms EPYC 7371 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking297176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.5982.57
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency10.7920.96
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date13 November 2018 (6 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,550$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 1377% better value for money than EPYC 7371.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3214
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1.5 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR41851
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7371 19.38
Ultra 5 245KF 27.68
+42.8%

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 7371 30782
Ultra 5 245KF 43973
+42.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.38 27.68
Recency 13 November 2018 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7371 has 14.3% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 42.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 60% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7371 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7371 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7371 and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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