i7-14700KF vs EPYC 7262

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7262
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 155 Watt
13.08
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.77
+158%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms EPYC 7262 by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking571114
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.6279.70
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency7.9925.57
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$575$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-14700KF has 728% better value for money than EPYC 7262.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache96 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size192 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketSP3FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB192 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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.

EPYC 7262 13.08
i7-14700KF 33.77
+158%

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.

EPYC 7262 20779
i7-14700KF 53649
+158%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.08 33.77
Recency 7 August 2019 17 October 2023
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 16 28
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 125 Watt

i7-14700KF has a 158.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 150% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 24% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7262 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7262 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7262 and Core i7-14700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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