Core i7-14700 vs EPYC 7352

CPU

GPU

Core i7-14700

20 Cores28 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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EPYC 7352

24 Cores48 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-14700

20 / 28

40,934

+1.4%

40,370

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-14700

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $966 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 106.6 vs 29.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 155W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7352, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7352

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-14700 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (40,370 vs 40,934).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 106.6 PassMark/$ ($1,350 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).
❌138.5% higher power demand at 155W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i7-14700 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-14700

2024

EPYC 7352

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $966 less on MSRP ($384 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 106.6 vs 29.9 PassMark/$ ($384 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 155W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7352, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-14700 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (40,370 vs 40,934).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 106.6 PassMark/$ ($1,350 MSRP vs $384 MSRP).
❌138.5% higher power demand at 155W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i7-14700 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-14700 better than EPYC 7352?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7352 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-14700 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-14700 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.3% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-14700 is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 28 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-14700 is the smarter buy today. Core i7-14700 is $966 cheaper on MSRP at $384 MSRP versus $1,350 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 256.5% better value on MSRP (106.6 vs 29.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-14700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 28 threads instead of 24/48. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-14700 Benchmark Check

EPYC 7352 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
1080p
low	315 FPS	155 FPS
medium	307 FPS	128 FPS
high	244 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	130 FPS
medium	236 FPS	105 FPS
high	175 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	63 FPS
medium	160 FPS	54 FPS
high	119 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i7-14700 Open EPYC 7352

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
1080p
low	349 FPS	354 FPS
medium	299 FPS	312 FPS
high	251 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	303 FPS	301 FPS
medium	270 FPS	273 FPS
high	229 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	193 FPS
medium	163 FPS	177 FPS
high	155 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
1080p
low	647 FPS	645 FPS
medium	529 FPS	526 FPS
high	466 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	410 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	500 FPS
medium	490 FPS	406 FPS
high	426 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	368 FPS
medium	373 FPS	286 FPS
high	338 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	196 FPS

Open Core i7-14700 Open EPYC 7352

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
1080p
low	924 FPS	811 FPS
medium	841 FPS	735 FPS
high	725 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	778 FPS	652 FPS
medium	694 FPS	566 FPS
high	599 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	528 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	549 FPS	445 FPS
medium	499 FPS	399 FPS
high	445 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	306 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14700 and EPYC 7352

Core i7-14700

The Core i7-14700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 40,934 points. Launch price was $384.

EPYC 7352

The EPYC 7352 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-14700 packs 20 cores / 28 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14700 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 51.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-14700 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14700 scores 40,934 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-14700. L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14700 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.

Feature	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
Cores / Threads	20 / 28	24 / 48+20%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+69%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	33 MB (total)+3%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	40,934+1%	40,370
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	32,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,112
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,276

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-14700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i7-14700 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Core i7-14700 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-14700) vs 8 (EPYC 7352). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14700) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-14700) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).

Feature	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
Socket	LGA1700	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+139900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192	4096 GB+2236962033%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-14700) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). The Core i7-14700 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7352 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-14700 rivals Ryzen 7 7700; EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.

Feature	Core i7-14700	EPYC 7352
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, SEV
Target Use	—	High-density Computing / Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-14700 launched at $384 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. On MSRP ($384 vs $1350), the Core i7-14700 is $966 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-14700 delivers 106.6 pts/$ vs 29.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the Core i7-14700 the 112.4% better value option.