EPYC 4364P
VS
Core Ultra 9 285H

EPYC 4364P vs Core Ultra 9 285H

AMD

EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 9 285H

16 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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 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 Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285H

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
121%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
112%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
102%
#40
Core Ultra 9 285H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
97%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
92%
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.
InsightEPYC 4364PCore Ultra 9 285H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($334)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 9 285H ($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.
InsightEPYC 4364PCore Ultra 9 285H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($334)
More affordable ($0)

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 EPYC 4364P and Core Ultra 9 285H

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.

Intel

Core Ultra 9 285H

The Core Ultra 9 285H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 34,327 points. Launch price was $651.

Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285H offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 9 285H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285H — identical boost frequencies (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Arrow Lake-H (2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Core Ultra 9 285H's 34,327 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 26,500 (23.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,085 vs 2,720, a 12.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 15,330 (1.7% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285H.

FeatureEPYC 4364PCore Ultra 9 285H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
5.4 GHz
Base Clock
4.5 GHz+55%
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+33%
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
3 MB (per core)+200%
Process
5 nm
3 nm-40%
Architecture
Raphael (2023−2025)
Arrow Lake-H (2025)
PassMark
34,215
34,327
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,000
26,500+26%
Geekbench 6 Single
3,085+13%
2,720
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,594+2%
15,330
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and SoC (Core Ultra 9 285H).

FeatureEPYC 4364PCore Ultra 9 285H
Socket
AM5
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
LPDDR5x-8400, DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
28
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 9 285H). Both include integrated graphics Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) and Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 9 285H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Core Ultra 9 285H targets High-end Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Core Ultra 9 285H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

FeatureEPYC 4364PCore Ultra 9 285H
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics
Intel Arc 140T (8 Xe-cores)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V, AMD-Vi
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Entry Server
High-end Mobile Workstation