EPYC 73F3 vs i9-10910

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10910
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
13.52
EPYC 73F3
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 240 Watt
29.02
+115%

EPYC 73F3 outperforms Core i9-10910 by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking548153
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.996.30
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesComet LakeAMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.2411.44
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date20 May 2020 (4 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488$3,521

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10910 has 122% better value for money than EPYC 73F3.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache640 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die sizeno data8x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 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
SocketFCLGA1200SP3
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3. 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
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 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 i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
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 i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i9-10910 13.52
EPYC 73F3 29.02
+115%

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.

i9-10910 21483
EPYC 73F3 46103
+115%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.52 29.02
Recency 20 May 2020 15 March 2021
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 20 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 240 Watt

i9-10910 has 92% lower power consumption.

EPYC 73F3, on the other hand, has a 114.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 60% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 73F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10910 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10910 is a desktop processor while EPYC 73F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10910 and EPYC 73F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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