AMD EPYC 7473X processor review

EPYC 7473X processor released by AMD; release date: 22 Mar 2022. At the time of release, the processor cost $3900. The processor is based on Zen 3 microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 24, threads - 48. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 1.5 MB, L2 - 12 MB, L3 - 768 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4-3200.

Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 240 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2201

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

81282

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2201
PassMark - CPU mark	81282

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 3
Launch date	22 Mar 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$3900
Place in performance rating	206
Performance
Base frequency	2.8 GHz
Die size	81 mm²
L1 cache	1.5 MB
L2 cache	12 MB
L3 cache	768 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	24
Number of threads	48
Transistor count	33200 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	225-280 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Socket Count	SP3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	240 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	128
PCI Express revision	4.0