EPYC 72F3 vs Core i7-14701TE
EPYC 72F3
Core i7-14701TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 72F3
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14701TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 72F3 | Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($390) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 72F3 | Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($390) |
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 72F3 and Core i7-14701TE
EPYC 72F3
The EPYC 72F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,252 points. Launch price was $2,468.
Core i7-14701TE
The Core i7-14701TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,519 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 72F3 and Core i7-14701TE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 72F3 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701TE (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 72F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 72F3 scores 27,252 against the Core i7-14701TE's 27,519 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-14701TE. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 72F3 vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701TE.
| Feature | EPYC 72F3 | Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+676% | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm+-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,252 | 27,519 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,781 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 72F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-14701TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 72F3 | Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 72F3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14701TE). The Core i7-14701TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 72F3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14701TE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-14701TE rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.
| Feature | EPYC 72F3 | Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded/Industrial |
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