AMD EPYC 7663 vs Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 7663 and Intel Xeon w7-2475X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD EPYC 7663

Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 7663

36 more cores, run more applications at once: 56 vs 20
72 more threads: 112 vs 40
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 10 nm
2.2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
734003.2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
7255012.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 51% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 82087 vs 54320

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	56 vs 20
Number of threads	112 vs 40
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 10 nm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 80K (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	256 MB (shared) vs 37.5MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	82087 vs 54320

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-2475X

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 37% higher clock speed: 4.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Around 7% lower typical power consumption: 225 Watt vs 240 Watt
Around 40% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3639 vs 2606

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	15 Feb 2023 vs 15 Mar 2021
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	225 Watt vs 240 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3639 vs 2606

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD EPYC 7663
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w7-2475X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2606

3639

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

82087

54320

Name	AMD EPYC 7663	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2606	3639
PassMark - CPU mark	82087	54320

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD EPYC 7663	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
Essentials
Launch date	15 Mar 2021	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$6366	$1789
Place in performance rating	119	104
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	2.6 GHz
Die size	8x 81 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	256 MB (shared)	37.5MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	10 nm
Maximum frequency	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of cores	56	20
Number of threads	112	40
Transistor count	33,200 million
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		76°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	225 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	SP3	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	240 Watt	225 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)