Core Ultra 7 265H
VS
EPYC 4364P

Core Ultra 7 265H vs EPYC 4364P

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265H

16 Cores16 Thrd26 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2025
VS
AMD

EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265H

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
114%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
107%
#56
Core Ultra 7 265H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4364P

#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
143%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
123%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
118%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
118%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
112%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
112%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
112%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
108%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
107%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
105%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
100%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
99%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
97%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
85%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($334) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 4364P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265HEPYC 4364P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($334)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 265H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($334 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265HEPYC 4364P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($334)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265H and EPYC 4364P

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265H

The Core Ultra 7 265H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 34,702 points. Launch price was $471.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 265H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265H versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265H scores 34,702 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265H. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265H vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265HEPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads
16 / 16+100%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
5.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock
4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
24 MB
32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
5 nm
5 nm
Architecture
Arrow Lake-H (2025)
Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark
34,702+1%
34,215
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,000
Geekbench 6 Single
3,085
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,594
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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 8400 on the Core Ultra 7 265H versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P — the Core Ultra 7 265H supports 199.8% 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 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: BGA 2049 (Core Ultra 7 265H) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265HEPYC 4364P
Socket
FCBGA2049
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
8400+167900%
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
128
192 GB+157286300%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
28
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 265H) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics Intel Arc 140T GPU (Core Ultra 7 265H) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 265H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265HEPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel Arc 140T GPU
Radeon Graphics
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use
Entry Server