EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Xeon D-2799

20 Cores40 Thrd129 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2022

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EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4364P

8 / 16

34,215

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon D-2799

20 / 40

33,792

0.0%

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.

EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +48.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 105W instead of 129W, a 24W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon D-2799 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Xeon D-2799 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2799

2022

Why buy it

✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (32 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (20,000 vs 21,000).
❌22.9% higher power demand at 129W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while EPYC 4364P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4364P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than Xeon D-2799?

Yes. EPYC 4364P is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 48.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1.3% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4364P is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 48.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4364P is the stronger fit. You are getting 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4364P is the better buy right now. EPYC 4364P comes in at an unclear MSRP at $399 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 48.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4364P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA2579, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 20/40. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Xeon D-2799

The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 45.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 4364P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 20,000 (4.9% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,085 vs 1,959, a 44.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 1,895 (156.7% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon D-2799
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+59%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+88%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+7%	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	34,215+1%	33,792
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000+5%	20,000
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085+57%	1,959
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594+723%	1,895

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon D-2799 — the EPYC 4364P supports 62.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2799 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 433.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4364P) vs 4 (Xeon D-2799). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon D-2799 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon D-2799
Socket	AM5	FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+63%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	1024 GB+433%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	32+14%

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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: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon D-2799). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon D-2799 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon D-2799
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Entry Server	Edge Server / Networking