Ultra 7 256V vs EPYC 7502

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7502
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
30.21
+140%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57

EPYC 7502 outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking140618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.70no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency15.8769.93
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,600no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads648
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.35 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm3 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketTR4FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiB16 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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 7502 30.21
+140%
Ultra 7 256V 12.57

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 7502 47983
+140%
Ultra 7 256V 19971

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.21 12.57
Recency 7 August 2019 24 September 2024
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 17 Watt

EPYC 7502 has a 140.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 958.8% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7502 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7502 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7502 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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