EPYC 7473X vs EPYC 74F3
EPYC 7473X
EPYC 74F3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7473X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 74F3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+303%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
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 7473X and EPYC 74F3
EPYC 7473X
The EPYC 7473X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,280 points. Launch price was $3,900.
EPYC 74F3
The EPYC 74F3 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 60,666 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7473X and EPYC 74F3 share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7473X versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 74F3 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 74F3 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7473X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 74F3 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the EPYC 7473X scores 59,280 against the EPYC 74F3's 60,666 — a 2.3% lead for the EPYC 74F3. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7473X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 74F3.
| Feature | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+200% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Milan-X (2022) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 59,280 | 60,666+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7473X) and SP3 (EPYC 74F3).
| Feature | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7473X rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 74F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7473X launched at $3900 MSRP, while the EPYC 74F3 debuted at $913. At current prices ($200 vs $824), the EPYC 7473X is $624 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7473X delivers 296.4 pts/$ vs 73.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 74F3 — making the EPYC 7473X the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7473X | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3900 | $913-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-76% | $824 |
| Performance per Dollar | 296.4+303% | 73.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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