Core i7-9700K vs EPYC 4364P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

0.0%

34,215

+137.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 i7-9700K

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $14 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 34,215).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 129.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 85.8 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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3.6% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$385 MSRP

Core i7-9700K

2018

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $14 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 129.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 85.8 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 34,215).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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3.6% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$385 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than Core i7-9700K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-9700K 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, EPYC 4364P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 22.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4364P is the better fit. You are getting 137.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

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

EPYC 4364P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4364P is 3.6% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $385 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 129.3% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 37.4 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 4364P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2018), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA1151, 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB), more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/8, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 i7-9700K Benchmark Check

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	308 FPS	249 FPS
medium	278 FPS	232 FPS
high	231 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	218 FPS
medium	221 FPS	183 FPS
high	178 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	152 FPS
medium	140 FPS	127 FPS
high	108 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4364P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	360 FPS	710 FPS
medium	321 FPS	565 FPS
high	291 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	597 FPS
medium	282 FPS	499 FPS
high	258 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	348 FPS
medium	221 FPS	297 FPS
high	208 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	241 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4364P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	360 FPS	855 FPS
medium	360 FPS	855 FPS
high	360 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	855 FPS
medium	360 FPS	855 FPS
high	360 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	582 FPS
medium	360 FPS	500 FPS
high	360 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4364P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	360 FPS	855 FPS
medium	360 FPS	855 FPS
high	360 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	852 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	855 FPS
medium	360 FPS	855 FPS
high	360 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	682 FPS
medium	360 FPS	600 FPS
high	360 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4364P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and EPYC 4364P

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the EPYC 4364P's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 9.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-9700K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 81.5% lead for the EPYC 4364P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	14,397	34,215+138%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,085
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,594

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P — the EPYC 4364P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9700K) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
Socket	LGA1151	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Desktop	Entry Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the EPYC 4364P debuted at $399. On MSRP ($385 vs $399), the Core i7-9700K is $14 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 85.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4364P — making the EPYC 4364P the 78.5% better value option.