Core Ultra 7 265K vs EPYC 4584PX

CPU

GPU

Core Ultra 7 265K

20 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2024

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EPYC 4584PX

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 7 265K

20 / 20

58,789

0.0%

60,169

+2.3%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 8945HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 7 265K

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,208 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Delivers 379.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 190.3 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4584PX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (58,789 vs 60,169).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4584PX, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 4584PX

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 190.3 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Core Ultra 7 265K

2024

EPYC 4584PX

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,208 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Delivers 379.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 190.3 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4584PX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (58,789 vs 60,169).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4584PX, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 190.3 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4584PX better than Core Ultra 7 265K?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4584PX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 7 265K is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4584PX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 128 MB vs 30 MB.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4584PX is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4584PX is still the faster CPU overall, but Core Ultra 7 265K makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4584PX is 390.9% more expensive on MSRP at $1,517 MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core Ultra 7 265K is also 379.7% better value on MSRP (190.3 vs 39.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4584PX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 30 MB and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 20/20. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core Ultra 7 265K Benchmark Check

EPYC 4584PX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
1080p
low	305 FPS	290 FPS
medium	290 FPS	264 FPS
high	244 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	274 FPS
medium	201 FPS	227 FPS
high	163 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	189 FPS
medium	132 FPS	155 FPS
high	102 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	106 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265K Open EPYC 4584PX

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
1080p
low	778 FPS	701 FPS
medium	656 FPS	599 FPS
high	548 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	491 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	574 FPS
medium	595 FPS	511 FPS
high	499 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	395 FPS	323 FPS
medium	357 FPS	291 FPS
high	335 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	292 FPS	218 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265K Open EPYC 4584PX

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
1080p
low	851 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	694 FPS	1166 FPS
high	617 FPS	1102 FPS
ultra	528 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	972 FPS
medium	599 FPS	879 FPS
high	521 FPS	806 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	517 FPS	597 FPS
medium	436 FPS	519 FPS
high	396 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	394 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265K Open EPYC 4584PX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
1080p
low	1128 FPS	1303 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	889 FPS	993 FPS
ultra	808 FPS	865 FPS
1440p
low	892 FPS	1035 FPS
medium	789 FPS	897 FPS
high	687 FPS	772 FPS
ultra	611 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	604 FPS	759 FPS
medium	542 FPS	662 FPS
high	489 FPS	577 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265K Open EPYC 4584PX

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265K and EPYC 4584PX

Core Ultra 7 265K

The Core Ultra 7 265K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,789 points. Launch price was $394.

EPYC 4584PX

The EPYC 4584PX 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 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 60,169 points. Launch price was $699.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265K packs 20 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4584PX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core Ultra 7 265K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4584PX — a 3.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4584PX (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 4584PX uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 58,789 against the EPYC 4584PX's 60,169 — a 2.3% lead for the EPYC 4584PX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 265K vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4584PX.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
Cores / Threads	20 / 20+25%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz	5.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz	4.2 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+327%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+200%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-40%	5 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	58,789	60,169+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	36,309	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,283	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	22,293	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4584PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus 5200 on the EPYC 4584PX — the EPYC 4584PX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs 28 (EPYC 4584PX) — the EPYC 4584PX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1851 (Core Ultra 7 265K) and AM5 (EPYC 4584PX).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+104857500%	256
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4584PX). Both include integrated graphics — Arc Graphics 64EU (Core Ultra 7 265K) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4584PX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4584PX rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	EPYC 4584PX
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Arc Graphics 64EU	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $309 MSRP, while the EPYC 4584PX debuted at $1517. On MSRP ($309 vs $1517), the Core Ultra 7 265K is $1208 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers 190.3 pts/$ vs 39.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 4584PX — making the Core Ultra 7 265K the 131% better value option.