Core i7-9700K vs EPYC 4565P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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EPYC 4565P

16 Cores32 Thrd170 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

0.0%

64,068

+345.0%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

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 $2,345 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Draws 95W instead of 170W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 64,068).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4565P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while EPYC 4565P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

EPYC 4565P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.1% 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.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
❌78.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 95W.

Core i7-9700K

2018

EPYC 4565P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,345 less on MSRP ($385 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Draws 95W instead of 170W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.1% 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.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,397 vs 64,068).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4565P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while EPYC 4565P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
❌78.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 95W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4565P better than Core i7-9700K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4565P 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 4565P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 21.1% 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 4565P is the better fit. You are getting 345% 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 4565P is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. EPYC 4565P is 609.1% more expensive on MSRP at $2,730 MSRP versus $385 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-9700K only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2018 platform. Even with 59.3% better value on paper (37.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1151.

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

EPYC 4565P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 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 4565P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	308 FPS	298 FPS
medium	278 FPS	271 FPS
high	231 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	273 FPS
medium	221 FPS	225 FPS
high	178 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	188 FPS
medium	140 FPS	154 FPS
high	108 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	105 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4565P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	360 FPS	687 FPS
medium	321 FPS	589 FPS
high	291 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	576 FPS
medium	282 FPS	511 FPS
high	258 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	314 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	325 FPS
medium	221 FPS	292 FPS
high	208 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	220 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4565P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	360 FPS	891 FPS
medium	360 FPS	707 FPS
high	360 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	718 FPS
medium	360 FPS	570 FPS
high	360 FPS	492 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	514 FPS
medium	360 FPS	429 FPS
high	360 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	321 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4565P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
1080p
low	360 FPS	1106 FPS
medium	360 FPS	991 FPS
high	360 FPS	867 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	860 FPS
medium	360 FPS	759 FPS
high	360 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	632 FPS
medium	360 FPS	562 FPS
high	360 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	429 FPS

Open Core i7-9700K Open EPYC 4565P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and EPYC 4565P

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 4565P

The EPYC 4565P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,068 points. Launch price was $589.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 4565P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 4565P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4565P — a 15.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4565P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i7-9700K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4565P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the EPYC 4565P's 64,068 — a 126.6% lead for the EPYC 4565P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4565P.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.3 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Grado (2025)
PassMark	14,397	64,068+345%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4565P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K versus 5600 on the EPYC 4565P — the EPYC 4565P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4565P supports up to 192 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 4565P) — the EPYC 4565P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K) and AM5 (EPYC 4565P).

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
Socket	LGA1151	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	5600+139900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+69904967%	192
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the EPYC 4565P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4565P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4565P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4565P rivals Core Ultra 9 285K.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	EPYC 4565P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the EPYC 4565P debuted at $2730. On MSRP ($385 vs $2730), the Core i7-9700K is $2345 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 23.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 4565P — making the Core i7-9700K the 45.8% better value option.