EPYC 4564P vs Xeon 6520P
EPYC 4564P
Xeon 6520P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4564P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6520P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) | ✅ More affordable ($1,295) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) | ✅ More affordable ($1,295) |
Performance Check
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 4564P and Xeon 6520P
EPYC 4564P
The EPYC 4564P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,387 points. Launch price was $699.
Xeon 6520P
The Xeon 6520P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4564P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6520P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6520P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P — a 35.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4564P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6520P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4564P scores 64,387 against the Xeon 6520P's 64,010 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 4564P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,975 vs 1,900, a 44.1% lead for the EPYC 4564P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,581 vs 25,000 (29.5% advantage for the Xeon 6520P). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+43% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz+88% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 144 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm | Intel 3 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 64,387 | 64,010 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,975+57% | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,581 | 25,000+35% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4564P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6520P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4564P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4564P) vs 8 (Xeon 6520P). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4564P) vs 88 (Xeon 6520P) — the Xeon 6520P offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P) and FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P).
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4 TB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 88+214% |
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 4564P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6520P). The EPYC 4564P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon 6520P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation, Xeon 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X; Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Server / Workstation | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4564P launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Xeon 6520P debuted at $1295. At current prices ($1517 vs $1295), the Xeon 6520P is $222 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4564P delivers 42.4 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Xeon 6520P — making the Xeon 6520P the 15.2% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1517 | $1295-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1517 | $1295-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.4 | 49.4+17% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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