EPYC 7262 vs Core i7-11700F
EPYC 7262
Core i7-11700F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7262 | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7262 | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7262 and Core i7-11700F
EPYC 7262
The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.
Core i7-11700F
The Core i7-11700F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,770 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7262 and Core i7-11700F share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700F — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7262 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core i7-11700F uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7262 scores 20,779 against the Core i7-11700F's 20,770 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7262. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,346 vs 2,196, a 48% lead for the Core i7-11700F that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7262 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700F.
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,779 | 20,770 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,346 | 2,196+63% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7262 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11700F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7262 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7262) vs 2 (Core i7-11700F). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7262) vs 20 (Core i7-11700F) — the EPYC 7262 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7262) and H510,B560,H570,Z590,Q570 (Core i7-11700F).
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-11700F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11700F). Primary use case: EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing, Core i7-11700F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216; Core i7-11700F rivals Ryzen 7 5800.
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Server / Multi-thread computing | Gaming Desktop |
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