EPYC 4564P vs Core i7-12700K

The EPYC 4564P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the EPYC 4564P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 13.1% 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 i7-12700K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4564P scores 64,387 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 60.9% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.

The EPYC 4564P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4564P versus 4800 on the Core i7-12700K — the Core i7-12700K supports 199.6% 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 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4564P) vs 20 (Core i7-12700K) — the EPYC 4564P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P) and Z690,B660 (Core i7-12700K).

Only the Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4564P) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X; Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

The EPYC 4564P launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($1517 vs $285), the Core i7-12700K is $1232 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4564P delivers 42.4 pts/$ vs 120.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700K — making the Core i7-12700K the 95.8% better value option.