i7-7700K vs EPYC 7501

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7501
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 155 Watt
15.69
+158%
Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07

EPYC 7501 outperforms Core i7-7700K by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4381099
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.181.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCIntel Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.736.31
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,400$339

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-7700K has 22% better value for money than EPYC 7501.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2042
L1 cache3 MB256 KB
L2 cache16 MB1 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)155 W, 170 Watt91 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K 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 7501 and Core i7-7700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB64 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 7501 15.69
+158%
i7-7700K 6.07

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 7501 24925
+158%
i7-7700K 9647

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7501 726
i7-7700K 1593
+119%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7501 6529
+26.8%
i7-7700K 5148

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.69 6.07
Recency 20 June 2017 3 January 2017
Physical cores 32 4
Threads 64 8
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 91 Watt

EPYC 7501 has a 158.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

i7-7700K, on the other hand, has 70.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7501 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7700K in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7501 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-7700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7501 and Core i7-7700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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