Core i7-9700K vs EPYC 4564P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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EPYC 4564P

16 Cores32 Thrd170 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

0.0%

64,387

+347.2%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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 $1,132 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Draws 95W instead of 170W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4564P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 64,387).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4564P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 42.4 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).

EPYC 4564P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 13.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.4 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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294% HIGHER MSRP
$1,517 MSRPvs$385 MSRP
❌78.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 95W.

Core i7-9700K

2018

EPYC 4564P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,132 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Draws 95W instead of 170W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 13.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.4 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($1,517 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 4564P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 64,387).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4564P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 37.4 vs 42.4 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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294% HIGHER MSRP
$1,517 MSRPvs$385 MSRP
❌78.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 95W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4564P better than Core i7-9700K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4564P 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 4564P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.3% 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 4564P is the better fit. You are getting 347.2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).

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

EPYC 4564P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4564P is 294.0% more expensive on MSRP at $1,517 MSRP versus $385 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 13.5% better value on MSRP (42.4 vs 37.4 PassMark/$), 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 4564P 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, 433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB), more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 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 4564P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
1080p
low	308 FPS	289 FPS
medium	278 FPS	262 FPS
high	231 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	271 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	178 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	186 FPS
medium	140 FPS	153 FPS
high	108 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	104 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4564P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
1080p
low	360 FPS	771 FPS
medium	321 FPS	632 FPS
high	291 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	635 FPS
medium	282 FPS	540 FPS
high	258 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	323 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	356 FPS
medium	221 FPS	307 FPS
high	208 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4564P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
1080p
low	360 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	360 FPS	1139 FPS
high	360 FPS	1058 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	971 FPS
medium	360 FPS	858 FPS
high	360 FPS	772 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	596 FPS
medium	360 FPS	518 FPS
high	360 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	393 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4564P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
1080p
low	360 FPS	1294 FPS
medium	360 FPS	1015 FPS
high	360 FPS	982 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	1021 FPS
medium	360 FPS	890 FPS
high	360 FPS	764 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	640 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	756 FPS
medium	360 FPS	659 FPS
high	360 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4564P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and EPYC 4564P

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 4564P

The EPYC 4564P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,387 points. Launch price was $699.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 4564P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 4564P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P — a 15.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (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 4564P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the EPYC 4564P's 64,387 — a 126.9% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+433%
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	64,387+347%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	38,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,975
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,581

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4564P 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 4564P — the EPYC 4564P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4564P 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 4564P) — the EPYC 4564P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P).

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
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 4564P 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 4564P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4564P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop, EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4564P
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	High-end Server / Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the EPYC 4564P debuted at $1517. On MSRP ($385 vs $1517), the Core i7-9700K is $1132 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 42.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 4564P — making the EPYC 4564P the 12.6% better value option.