EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6326

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6326

16 Cores32 Thrd185 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6326 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4364P

8 / 16

34,215

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6326

16 / 32

33,764

0.0%

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EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6326 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 Gold 6326: 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: +30.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 185W, a 80W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6326 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 24,500).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6326 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6326

2021

Why buy it

✅+16.7% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 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.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌76.2% higher power demand at 185W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 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 Gold 6326?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, EPYC 4364P is ahead with a 30.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6326 pulls ahead with 16.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. EPYC 4364P also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6326 is the stronger fit. You are getting 16.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 32 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 $399 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 30.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon Gold 6326 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 16.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2021), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB). That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6326 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 Gold 6326

The Xeon Gold 6326 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,764 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6326 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6326 — a 42.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Xeon Gold 6326's 33,764 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 4364P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 24,500 (15.4% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,085 vs 1,631, a 61.7% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 16,254 (4.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6326.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6326
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+54%	3.5 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)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	34,215+1%	33,764
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000	24,500+17%
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085+89%	1,631
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594	16,254+4%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses LGA4189 (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 Gold 6326 — the EPYC 4364P supports 62.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6326 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 2033.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4364P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6326). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6326) — the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 6326).

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6326
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+63%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	4096 GB+2033%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	64+129%

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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 Gold 6326). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6326 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Xeon Gold 6326 targets High-core Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon Gold 6326 rivals EPYC 7313.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6326
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	High-core Server