EPYC 7F32 vs i5-4670K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4670K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.51
EPYC 7F32
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
14.57
+315%

EPYC 7F32 outperforms Core i5-4670K by a whopping 315% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1538494
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.583.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency3.957.66
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)14 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$266$2,100

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7F32 has 534% better value for money than i5-4670K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size177 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150SP3
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32. 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
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 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 i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-4670K 3.51
EPYC 7F32 14.57
+315%

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.

i5-4670K 5576
EPYC 7F32 23142
+315%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.51 14.57
Recency 2 June 2013 14 April 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 180 Watt

i5-4670K has 114.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7F32, on the other hand, has a 315.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7F32 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4670K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4670K is a desktop processor while EPYC 7F32 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4670K and EPYC 7F32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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