EPYC 9654 vs i3-9320

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9320
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 62 Watt
4.63
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
75.73
+1536%

EPYC 9654 outperforms Core i3-9320 by a whopping 1536% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12856
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.29
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.0719.91
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 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 speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data12x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data78,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 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
SocketFCLGA1151SP5
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i3-9320 4.63
EPYC 9654 75.73
+1536%

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.

i3-9320 7358
EPYC 9654 120295
+1535%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.63 75.73
Recency 23 April 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 4 192
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 360 Watt

i3-9320 has 480.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 1535.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9320 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9320 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9320 and EPYC 9654, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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