EPYC 7543 vs EPYC 4564P
EPYC 7543
EPYC 4564P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7543
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4564P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($468) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($468) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) |
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 7543 and EPYC 4564P
EPYC 7543
The EPYC 7543 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,952 points. Launch price was $3,761.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7543 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 4564P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7543 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7543 versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P — a 42.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The EPYC 7543 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 4564P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7543 scores 62,952 against the EPYC 4564P's 64,387 — a 2.3% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7543 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.7 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+300% | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 62,952 | 64,387+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,975 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,581 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7543 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4564P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7543 versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4564P — the EPYC 7543 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7543 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7543) vs 2 (EPYC 4564P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7543) vs 28 (EPYC 4564P) — the EPYC 7543 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7543) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P).
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 192 GB+4915100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+357% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4564P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7543) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4564P). The EPYC 4564P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 7543 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7543 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | — | High-end Server / Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7543 launched at $10257 MSRP, while the EPYC 4564P debuted at $1517. At current prices ($468 vs $1517), the EPYC 7543 is $1049 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7543 delivers 134.5 pts/$ vs 42.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 4564P — making the EPYC 7543 the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7543 | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10257 | $1517-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $468-69% | $1517 |
| Performance per Dollar | 134.5+217% | 42.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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