EPYC 7262
VS
Core i5-14400T

EPYC 7262 vs Core i5-14400T

AMD

EPYC 7262

8 Cores16 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i5-14400T

10 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
500%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
4%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
9%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
8%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
8%
#5
EPYC 7262
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
8%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
94%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
84%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
65%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7262 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightEPYC 7262Core i5-14400T
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-14400T ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightEPYC 7262Core i5-14400T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 7262 and Core i5-14400T

AMD

EPYC 7262

The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.

Intel

Core i5-14400T

The Core i5-14400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,911 points. Launch price was $221.

Processing Power

The EPYC 7262 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-14400T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The EPYC 7262 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7262 scores 20,779 against the Core i5-14400T's 20,911 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-14400T. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7262 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T.

FeatureEPYC 7262Core i5-14400T
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 16+25%
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
4.5 GHz+32%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+113%
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+60%
20 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm, 14 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
20,779
20,911
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,346
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,900
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7262 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 7262Core i5-14400T
Socket
SP3
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
4096 GB
RAM Channels
8
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
128
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262) / not specified (Core i5-14400T). Primary use case: EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.

FeatureEPYC 7262Core i5-14400T
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V, SEV
Target Use
Budget Server / Multi-thread computing