Core i7-12700K vs EPYC 4564P

The Core i7-12700K packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4564P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 4564P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P — a 13.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-12700K uses the Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 4564P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700K scores 34,347 against the EPYC 4564P's 64,387 — a 60.9% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P.

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

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: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700K) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4564P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700K) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4564P) — 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: Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X; EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.

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