Core i9-13980HX vs EPYC 4464P

The Core i9-13980HX packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4464P offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-13980HX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core i9-13980HX versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P — a 1.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13980HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i9-13980HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4464P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13980HX scores 45,950 against the EPYC 4464P's 47,185 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 4464P. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13980HX vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P.

The Core i9-13980HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4464P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i9-13980HX versus 5200 on the EPYC 4464P — the Core i9-13980HX supports 7.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i9-13980HX supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 128 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13980HX) vs 28 (EPYC 4464P) — the EPYC 4464P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-HX (Core i9-13980HX) and AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P).

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13980HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4464P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i9-13980HX) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4464P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i9-13980HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX; EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900.