EPYC 9224 vs i7-8700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.07
EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72
+231%

EPYC 9224 outperforms Core i7-8700 by a whopping 231% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking937185
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.5712.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency11.7412.64
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date1 January 2018 (6 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9224 has 127% better value for money than i7-8700.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1248
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3225
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size149 mm24x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 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
SocketFCLGA1151SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224. 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
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 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 i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 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 i7-8700 and EPYC 9224. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s460.8 GB/s

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 frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 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 i7-8700 and EPYC 9224 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224.

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.

i7-8700 8.07
EPYC 9224 26.72
+231%

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.

i7-8700 12818
EPYC 9224 42448
+231%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.07 26.72
Recency 1 January 2018 10 November 2022
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

i7-8700 has 207.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9224, on the other hand, has a 231.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9224 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9224 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700 and EPYC 9224, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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