EPYC 9135 vs i7-8670

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Turin (2024)
Release date1 January 2018 (6 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,214

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.65 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size149 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
Socket1151SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135 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 i7-8670 and EPYC 9135. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

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 i7-8670 and EPYC 9135.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 January 2018 10 October 2024
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

i7-8670 has 207.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9135, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-8670 and EPYC 9135. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i7-8670 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9135 is a server/workstation one.


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