EPYC 4564P vs Core i7-9700K

The EPYC 4564P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the EPYC 4564P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 15.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 4564P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4564P scores 64,387 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 126.9% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

The EPYC 4564P 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 DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4564P versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the EPYC 4564P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4564P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4564P) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the EPYC 4564P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4564P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4564P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4564P) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.

The EPYC 4564P launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($1517 vs $200), the Core i7-9700K is $1317 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4564P delivers 42.4 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Core i7-9700K the 51.6% better value option.