EPYC 9655 vs i3-9100HL

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1960not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency7.27no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Turin (2024)
Release date1 April 2019 (5 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,852

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)96
Threads4192
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size126 mm212x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data99,780 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655 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 configuration12
SocketIntel BGA 1440SP5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 April 2019 10 October 2024
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 4 192
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 400 Watt

i3-9100HL has 1500% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9655, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-9100HL and EPYC 9655. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i3-9100HL is a desktop processor while EPYC 9655 is a server/workstation one.


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