EPYC 7261 vs i7-4785T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4785T
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.48
EPYC 7261
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 170 Watt
7.02
+102%

EPYC 7261 outperforms Core i7-4785T by a whopping 102% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15441007
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency9.363.89
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Naples (2017−2018)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)14 June 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 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)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data25
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2213 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °C81 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 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 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1150SP3
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261. 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++
vPro+no data
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+-
SIPP+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 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 i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 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 i7-4785T and EPYC 7261. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s170.671 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 i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 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 i7-4785T and EPYC 7261 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
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.

i7-4785T 3.48
EPYC 7261 7.02
+102%

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.

i7-4785T 5529
EPYC 7261 11149
+102%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.48 7.02
Recency 2 June 2013 14 June 2018
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 170 Watt

i7-4785T has 385.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7261, on the other hand, has a 101.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7261 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4785T in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4785T is a desktop processor while EPYC 7261 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4785T and EPYC 7261, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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