Processor N250 vs EPYC 7473X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7473X
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 240 Watt
36.95
+962%
Processor N250
2025
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
3.48

EPYC 7473X outperforms Processor N250 by a whopping 962% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking981659
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency14.7755.63
DesignerAMDIntel
ManufacturerTSMCIntel
Architecture codenameMilan-X (2022)Twin Lake (2024−2025)
Release date22 March 2022 (3 years ago)7 January 2025 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7473X and Processor N250 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads484
Base clock speed2.8 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache768 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm10 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7473X and Processor N250 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 1264
Power consumption (TDP)240 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7473X and Processor N250. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

EPYC 7473X and Processor N250 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7473X and Processor N250 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7473X and Processor N250. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7473X and Processor N250.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 36.95 3.48
Recency 22 March 2022 7 January 2025
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 240 Watt 6 Watt

EPYC 7473X has a 961.8% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N250, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 3900% lower power consumption.

The AMD EPYC 7473X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Processor N250 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7473X is a server/workstation processor while Processor N250 is a notebook one.

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