Core i7-14650HX vs EPYC 4364P
Core i7-14650HX
EPYC 4364P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4364P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($334) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($334) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and EPYC 4364P
Core i7-14650HX
The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 4364P
The EPYC 4364P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,000 vs 21,000 (9.1% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,770 vs 3,085, a 10.8% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 15,594 (4.4% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+105% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,598+1% | 34,215 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,000+10% | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,770 | 3,085+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,930 | 15,594+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Core i7-14650HX) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Gaming | Entry Server |
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