Ultra 5 226V vs EPYC 7453

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7453
2021
28 cores / 56 threads, 225 Watt
33.12
+149%

EPYC 7453 outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking124589
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.27no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency13.4071.09
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,570no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads568
Base clock speed2.75 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.45 GHz4.5 GHz
Multiplier27.5no data
L1 cache1792 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+3 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 configuration21
SocketSP3Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)225 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7453 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1284

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 7453 33.12
+149%
Ultra 5 226V 13.28

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 7453 50575
+149%
Ultra 5 226V 20276

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.12 13.28
Recency 12 January 2021 24 September 2024
Physical cores 28 8
Threads 56 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 17 Watt

EPYC 7453 has a 149.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1223.5% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7453 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7453 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


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