AMD EPYC 7543P vs Intel Core i7-10850H Comparison

# AMD EPYC 7543P vs Intel Core i7-10850H

The AMD EPYC 7543P and Intel Core i7-10850H are processors from different worlds, and the benchmark data makes their separation obvious. Across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, the EPYC 7543P wins decisively, with deltas ranging from 479.2% to 479.9% — a consistent near-fivefold advantage. The EPYC 7543P is a 32-core, 64-thread Zen 3 Milan server processor on AMD Socket SP3, while the i7-10850H is a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake-H mobile chip on Intel BGA 1440. The average benchmark scores tell a similar story: the EPYC 7543P sits at 16395, against 16204 for the i7-10850H. Both CPUs land at the 70th percentile among all tested CPUs, yet their raw output gaps are enormous, which suggests the percentile ranking masks how differently these parts perform across workloads.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the AMD EPYC 7543P is the processor for heavy multi-threaded server and workstation workloads, while the Intel Core i7-10850H is suited to mobile computing where power and space constraints dominate. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC 7543P scores 56683 versus 9786 for the i7-10850H — a 479.2% delta. That is not a small edge; it is a fundamental performance tier difference. For anyone rendering, compiling, or running virtualized workloads, the EPYC 7543P’s 32 cores and 64 threads provide the throughput that a 6-core, 12-thread mobile chip cannot approach. Conversely, the i7-10850H’s 45W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics make it the only sensible choice for laptops; the EPYC 7543P’s 225W TDP and lack of integrated graphics disqualify it from mobile use. The i7-10850H also offers a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, yet in single-core Cinebench R23, the EPYC 7543P still wins 8002 to 1381 (479.4% delta). That result is striking — the server chip’s Zen 3 architecture overcomes a 1.4 GHz clock deficit. The verdict is straightforward: buy the EPYC 7543P for compute density, buy the i7-10850H for portability. There is no middle ground in the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different architectural lineages. The EPYC 7543P is built on AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Milan, part of the EPYC 7003 series, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 33,200 million transistors across an 8x 81 mm² die configuration. The i7-10850H uses Intel’s Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-H, part of Core 10th Gen, on a 14 nm process at Intel. The process node difference — 7 nm versus 14 nm — explains much of the efficiency and density gap. The EPYC 7543P has 32 cores and 64 threads, while the i7-10850H has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache hierarchies differ dramatically: the EPYC 7543P offers 256 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core; the i7-10850H has 12 MB shared L3, 64 KB L1 per core, and 256 KB L2 per core. The EPYC 7543P supports eight-channel DDR4 memory with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, versus dual-channel DDR4 at 46.9 GB/s for the i7-10850H. ECC memory is supported on the EPYC 7543P but not on the i7-10850H. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the EPYC 7543P provides Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-10850H offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i7-10850H includes integrated UHD Graphics; the EPYC 7543P has none. These are not incremental differences — they reflect distinct design goals: scale-out server throughput versus mobile efficiency.

Where Each One Wins

Based solely on the benchmark results, the EPYC 7543P wins every head-to-head test. There is no benchmark where the i7-10850H comes out ahead. The EPYC 7543P’s wins span all six Cinebench tests — R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core variants. The multi-core tests show its thread-count advantage: 5713 versus 986 in R15 multi-core, 23806 versus 4110 in R20 multi-core, and 56683 versus 9786 in R23 multi-core. Even in single-core tests, which typically favor higher boost clocks, the EPYC 7543P dominates: 806 versus 139 in R15 single-core, 3360 versus 580 in R20 single-core, and 8002 versus 1381 in R23 single-core. The i7-10850H’s only theoretical advantages come from its integrated graphics and lower TDP, which are not captured in these Cinebench scores. The i7-10850H also has additional benchmark data beyond Cinebench — Geekbench multi-core at 4997, single-core at 1327, and several PassMark tests like data compression at 165882, encryption at 3890, and integer math at 39919 — but no equivalent data exists for the EPYC 7543P in the FACT PACK, so no comparison is possible there. For workloads measured by Cinebench, the EPYC 7543P is the clear, uncontested winner.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 7543P has 32 cores and 64 threads. The Intel Core i7-10850H has 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 26-core and 52-thread difference in favor of the EPYC 7543P.

Q: Why does the EPYC 7543P win single-core benchmarks despite a lower boost clock?

A: The EPYC 7543P has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the i7-10850H reaches 5.10 GHz. Yet in Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC 7543P scores 8002 versus 1381 for the i7-10850H, a 479.4% delta. The data implies the Zen 3 architecture’s instructions-per-clock efficiency far outweighs the clock speed disadvantage.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The EPYC 7543P supports eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-10850H supports dual-channel DDR4 with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The EPYC 7543P offers over four times the memory bandwidth, which is critical for data-intensive server workloads.

Q: Can the i7-10850H be used in a server?

A: The data shows the i7-10850H is a mobile processor with a 45W TDP, Intel BGA 1440 socket, and integrated UHD Graphics. It lacks ECC memory support and has only 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. These features align with mobile computing, not server deployments.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The EPYC 7543P has an average benchmark score of 16395, while the i7-10850H scores 16204. The EPYC 7543P leads by 191 points, or about 1.2% relative to the i7-10850H’s score.

Q: How does the i7-10850H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-10850H’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-10600KF, which scores 16228, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core 3 100U scores 16148 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260U scores 16320 (-0.7% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H scores 16341 (-0.8% delta). The i7-10850H sits near the middle of this pack.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are unambiguous — the EPYC 7543P wins all six tests, with every delta hovering around 479%. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC 7543P scores 5713 against 986 for the i7-10850H, a 479.4% delta. The single-core R15 test shows 806 versus 139, a 479.9% delta — the largest margin of any test. Moving to R20, multi-core results are 23806 versus 4110 (479.2%), and single-core is 3360 versus 580 (479.3%). R23 continues the pattern: multi-core 56683 versus 9786 (479.2%), single-core 8002 versus 1381 (479.4%). The consistency of these deltas is remarkable — the EPYC 7543H is nearly five times faster in every Cinebench iteration. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural, not workload-specific. The i7-10850H’s 5.10 GHz boost clock provides no relief even in single-threaded tests, where the EPYC 7543P’s 3.70 GHz still delivers a 479.4% advantage. The data points to Zen 3’s architectural superiority per clock, combined with the massive thread count advantage. For any user relying on Cinebench as a proxy for rendering or compute performance, the EPYC 7543P is in a different league entirely.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. Core count: 32 (EPYC) versus 6 (i7). Threads: 64 versus 12. Base clock: 2.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 3.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP: 225W versus 45W. Socket: AMD Socket SP3 versus Intel BGA 1440. Architecture: Zen 3 versus Comet Lake. Process node: 7 nm (TSMC) versus 14 nm (Intel). L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 256 KB per core. L3 cache: 256 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory bus: eight-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 204.8 GB/s versus 46.9 GB/s. ECC support: true versus false. PCIe: Gen 4 with 128 lanes versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: none versus UHD Graphics. Market segment: Server/Workstation versus Mobile. Release date: 2021-03-14 versus 2020-04-01. Launch MSRP: $2730 for the EPYC 7543P; the i7-10850H has no launch MSRP listed. Transistor count and die size are listed only for the EPYC 7543P (33,200 million transistors, 8x 81 mm²). The i7-10850H has no transistor or die size data. Both have unlocked multipliers set to false, and both are marked as Active in production status. The part numbers differ: 100-000000341100-100000341WOF for the EPYC 7543P, SRH8P for the i7-10850H. These specification gaps explain the benchmark results — the EPYC 7543P is built for maximum throughput, the i7-10850H for constrained mobile environments.