Core Ultra 7 265K
VS
EPYC 4584PX

Core Ultra 7 265K vs EPYC 4584PX

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

20 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2024
VS
AMD

EPYC 4584PX

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 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 265K

#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
1428%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
1037%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
312%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
247%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
216%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
124%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
122%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
111%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
111%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
110%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
107%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
106%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
105%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
104%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
102%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
100%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
99%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
98%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
97%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
94%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
92%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
91%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
91%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
89%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
89%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
88%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
88%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
86%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
86%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
85%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4584PX

#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
111%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
107%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
107%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
107%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
107%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
106%
#253
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
104%
#255
Xeon 6517P
MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195
103%
#257
Xeon W-1290
MSRP: $498|Avg: $300
102%
#258
EPYC 9124
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083
102%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
100%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
100%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
99%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
98%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
96%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
96%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
95%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
94%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
93%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
93%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
91%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
90%
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 ($1,517) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 4584PX is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($285)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 265K ($285), 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 ($1,232 less, 81% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+420%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($285)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517)

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 265K and EPYC 4584PX

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

The Core Ultra 7 265K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,789 points. Launch price was $394.

AMD

EPYC 4584PX

The EPYC 4584PX 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 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 60,169 points. Launch price was $699.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265K packs 20 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4584PX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core Ultra 7 265K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4584PX — a 3.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4584PX (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 4584PX uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 58,789 against the EPYC 4584PX's 60,169 — a 2.3% lead for the EPYC 4584PX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 265K vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4584PX.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
Cores / Threads
20 / 20+25%
16 / 32
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
5.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
4.2 GHz+8%
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)
128 MB (total)+327%
L2 Cache
3 MB (per core)+200%
1 MB (per core)
Process
3 nm-40%
5 nm
Architecture
Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark
58,789
60,169+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
36,309
Geekbench 6 Single
3,283
Geekbench 6 Multi
22,293
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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4584PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus 5200 on the EPYC 4584PX — the EPYC 4584PX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs 28 (EPYC 4584PX) — the EPYC 4584PX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1851 (Core Ultra 7 265K) and AM5 (EPYC 4584PX).

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
Socket
LGA1851
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-6400
5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+104857500%
256
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
28+40%
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Advanced Features

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 Ultra 7 265K) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4584PX). Both include integrated graphics Arc Graphics 64EU (Core Ultra 7 265K) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4584PX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4584PX rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Arc Graphics 64EU
AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $309 MSRP, while the EPYC 4584PX debuted at $1517. At current prices ($285 vs $1517), the Core Ultra 7 265K is $1232 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers 206.3 pts/$ vs 39.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 4584PX — making the Core Ultra 7 265K the 135.5% better value option.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265KEPYC 4584PX
MSRP
$309-80%
$1517
Avg Price (30d)
$285-81%
$1517
Performance per Dollar
206.3+420%
39.7
Release Date
2024
2024