CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD EPYC 7303

CORE STATE Milan

CORE SPECS 16 Cores / 32 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 3.4 GHz Turbo

CACHE 64 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 130W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 3

PROCESS 7 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2023

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6780E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest

CORE SPECS 144 Cores / 144 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.2 Base / 3 GHz Turbo

CACHE 108 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 330W

ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

2,448

7,431

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

345

1,049

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

10,200

30,963

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

1,439

4,371

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

24,286

73,723

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

3,428

N/A

passmark_data_compression

428,319

2,557,582

passmark_data_encryption

25,167

193,004

passmark_extended_instructions

31,603

114,008

passmark_find_prime_numbers

180

708

passmark_floating_point_math

64,940

433,862

passmark_integer_math

113,422

641,817

passmark_multithread

28,572

86,734

passmark_physics

1,792

10,951

passmark_random_string_sorting

42,259

326,954

passmark_single_thread

1,460

1,923

passmark_singlethread

1,460

1,923

Analysis: AMD EPYC 7303 vs Intel Xeon 6780E

This comparison between AMD EPYC 7303 (AMD) and 6780E from Intel reveals notably comparable performance. Both processors offer equivalent results in the majority of scenarios, rendering the decision mostly contingent on specific needs. The benchmark figures validates this observation. Neither processor has a clear superiority. Buyers could pick based on other factors.

None of the CPU holds a definitive advantage between them. AMD EPYC 7303 (AMD) beats barely in particular tests, while 6780E from Intel takes alternative tests. This swapping pattern implies underlying equality between these two. Any differences are marginal and probably unnoticeable in real-world applications. Each offer strong throughput.

Ultimately: AMD EPYC 7303 (AMD) and 6780E from Intel are closely matched. None of the earns a obvious recommendation over the competitor. Allow value and ecosystem choices shape your final decision. Either processors might satisfy you adequately. This is a solid decision.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

EPYC 7303

6780E

Core Specs

Cores

144 +800.0%

Threads

144 +350.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

2.4

2.2 -8.3%

Boost Clock (GHz)

3.4

3 -11.8%

Frequency (GHz)

2.4

2.2 -8.3%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

3.4

3 -11.8%

Multiplier

22 -8.3%

SMP CPUs

2 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

96 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

512 KB (per core)

4 MB (per module)

L3 Cache

64 MB (shared)

108 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

130

330 +153.8%

Configurable TDP

120-150 W

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Architecture

Zen 3

Sierra Forest

Codename

Milan

Sierra Forest

Generation

EPYC (Zen 3 (Milan))

Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)

Process Size

7 nm

5 nm

Transistors

8,300 million

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Die Size

2x 81 mm²

578 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR4

DDR5

Memory Bus

Eight-channel

Memory Bandwidth

204.8 GB/s

409.6 GB/s

ECC Memory

Yes

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket SP3

Intel Socket 4710

PCIe

Gen 4, 128 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

CCDs

—

Cores per CCD

—

IO Process Size

12 nm

10 nm

Interconnect

UPI Links

—

4 x24 24 GT/s

CXL

—

Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)

Other

Market

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$604

$11350

Part Number

100-000001288100-100001288WOF

SRPG3

Package

FCLGA-4094

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

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106°C

Bundled Cooler

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None

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