Ultra 7 265KF vs EPYC 7642

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7642
2019
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
37.01
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.07
+0.2%

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9189
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.5597.72
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency15.5728.07
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,775$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 1661% better value for money than EPYC 7642.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads9620
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache3 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache24 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm3 nm
Die size192 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)225 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 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 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7642 37.01
Ultra 7 265KF 37.07
+0.2%

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 7642 58795
Ultra 7 265KF 58883
+0.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.01 37.07
Recency 7 August 2019 24 October 2024
Physical cores 48 20
Threads 96 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 7642 has 140% more physical cores and 380% more threads.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 0.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 80% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7642 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Be aware that EPYC 7642 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


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