AMD EPYC 7473X processor review

AMD EPYC 7473X

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 205

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