EPYC 7573X vs i7-4790

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.59
EPYC 7573X
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
43.87
+856%

EPYC 7573X outperforms Core i7-4790 by a whopping 856% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking129348
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.77no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.1514.77
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Milan-X (2022)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads864
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size177 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million33,200 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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 i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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 i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

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 i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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 i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X 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 i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
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.

i7-4790 4.59
EPYC 7573X 43.87
+856%

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.

i7-4790 7271
EPYC 7573X 69432
+855%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.59 43.87
Recency 1 May 2014 22 March 2022
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 8 64
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 280 Watt

i7-4790 has 233.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7573X, on the other hand, has a 855.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7573X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4790 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7573X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and EPYC 7573X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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