EPYC 4345P vs Core i7-9700K
EPYC 4345P
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
Performance Check
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 EPYC 4345P and Core i7-9700K
EPYC 4345P
The EPYC 4345P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i7-9700K's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 11.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 4345P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 85.7% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 36,006+150% | 14,397 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the EPYC 4345P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the EPYC 4345P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+139900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 128 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4345P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4345P) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4345P launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($329 vs $200), the Core i7-9700K is $129 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the EPYC 4345P the 41.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-15% | $385 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329 | $200-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.4+52% | 72.0 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2018 |
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