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AMD EPYC 72F3 vs Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz

AMD EPYC 72F3 and Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz are both server processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

AMD EPYC 72F3 lists SP3 and Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz lists FCLGA2011-3, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD EPYC 72F3Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz
Single core3,0702,076
Multicore27,25226,758
Estimated price$1,146.45$4,938
Cores822
Threads1644
Performance coresNot listedNot listed
Efficient coresNot listedNot listed
Base clock3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Turbo clock4.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Typical TDP180 W145 W
SocketSP3FCLGA2011-3
ClassServerServer
Release / first seenQ4 2021Q1 2019

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD EPYC 72F3 has a PassMark single-core score of 3,070, compared with 2,076 for Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz. AMD EPYC 72F3 has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD EPYC 72F3 has a PassMark multicore score of 27,252, compared with 26,758 for Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz. AMD EPYC 72F3 has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

AMD EPYC 72F3 lists SP3; Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 @ 2.40GHz lists FCLGA2011-3. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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