i7-14700KF vs EPYC 7543

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7543
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
38.34
+13.4%
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.80

EPYC 7543 outperforms Core i7-14700KF by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking76115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.0484.20
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency16.1325.59
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,761$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-14700KF has 947% better value for money than EPYC 7543.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads6428
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache2 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+Intel 7 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF 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
SocketSP3FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF. 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF 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 7543 and Core i7-14700KF 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 7543 and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 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 7543 38.34
+13.4%
i7-14700KF 33.80

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 7543 60901
+13.4%
i7-14700KF 53695

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.34 33.80
Recency 12 January 2021 17 October 2023
Physical cores 32 20
Threads 64 28
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7543 has a 13.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 60% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 80% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7543 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14700KF in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7543 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7543 and Core i7-14700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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