EPYC 7371 vs Core i7-9700K
EPYC 7371
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 7371 and Core i7-9700K
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7371 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7371 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7371 scores 30,156 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 70.7% lead for the EPYC 7371. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+433% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 30,156+109% | 14,397 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,216 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,941 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7371 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7371) vs 2 (Core i7-9700K). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7371) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the EPYC 7371 offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7371) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+1500% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+700% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server Workloads | Desktop |
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