The EPYC 7643 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7643
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 95 vs 225 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7643 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Average FPS
184
97%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€149.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
100%
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-8600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
12%
L3 Cache
9 MB
4%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7643 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $4,995.00 | MSRP | $257.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 6 |
96 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
