Processor N250 vs EPYC 9384X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9384X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 320 Watt
39.64
+1162%

EPYC 9384X outperforms Processor N250 by a whopping 1162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking781756
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.64no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency5.2422.12
DesignerAMDIntel
ManufacturerTSMCIntel
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)Twin Lake (2024−2025)
Release date13 June 2023 (2 years ago)7 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,529no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9384X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads644
Base clock speed3.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache768 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm10 nm
Die size8x 72 mm2no data
Number of transistors90,160 millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9384X 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
SocketSP5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)320 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9384X 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 9384X 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 9384X 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 9384X and Processor N250. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9384X and Processor N250.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes1289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.64 3.14
Recency 13 June 2023 7 January 2025
Physical cores 32 4
Threads 64 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 320 Watt 6 Watt

EPYC 9384X has a 1162.4% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N250, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 5233.3% lower power consumption.

The AMD EPYC 9384X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Processor N250 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9384X is a server/workstation processor while Processor N250 is a notebook one.

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