Ultra 5 226V vs EPYC 74F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 74F3
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
38.19
+215%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.11

EPYC 74F3 outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a whopping 215% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking77642
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.20no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency14.9867.06
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,900no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads488
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache1536 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+3 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
SocketSP3Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 74F3 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1284

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 74F3 38.19
+215%
Ultra 5 226V 12.11

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 74F3 60666
+215%
Ultra 5 226V 19235

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.19 12.11
Recency 12 January 2021 24 September 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 17 Watt

EPYC 74F3 has a 215.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1311.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 74F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 74F3 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


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