i5-14600K vs EPYC 7371

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7371
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
20.32
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
25.49
+25.4%

Core i5-14600K outperforms EPYC 7371 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking283199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.8463.97
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency9.2618.59
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date13 November 2018 (5 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,550$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600K has 995% better value for money than EPYC 7371.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K 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)
Threads3220
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1.5 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size213 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K 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
SocketTR4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 7371 20.32
i5-14600K 25.49
+25.4%

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 31094
i5-14600K 39016
+25.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.32 25.49
Recency 13 November 2018 17 October 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 20
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7371 has 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has a 25.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 60% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7371 and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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