Core i7-14650HX vs EPYC 4364P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-14650HX

16 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-14650HX

16 / 24

34,598

+1.1%

34,215

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 i7-14650HX

2024

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +58.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 23,000).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i7-14650HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.

Core i7-14650HX

2024

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +58.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 23,000).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i7-14650HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-14650HX better than EPYC 4364P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-14650HX is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-14650HX is the better fit. You are getting 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-14650HX is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 4364P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-14650HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that EPYC 4364P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 58.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 4364P is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 4364P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i7-14650HX Benchmark Check

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	262 FPS	249 FPS
medium	252 FPS	232 FPS
high	208 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	218 FPS
medium	191 FPS	183 FPS
high	152 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	130 FPS	127 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open EPYC 4364P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	343 FPS	705 FPS
medium	293 FPS	564 FPS
high	246 FPS	464 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	298 FPS	591 FPS
medium	264 FPS	497 FPS
high	223 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	345 FPS
medium	159 FPS	296 FPS
high	151 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	240 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open EPYC 4364P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	647 FPS	855 FPS
medium	529 FPS	855 FPS
high	466 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	855 FPS
medium	490 FPS	855 FPS
high	426 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	582 FPS
medium	373 FPS	500 FPS
high	338 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open EPYC 4364P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	865 FPS	855 FPS
medium	829 FPS	855 FPS
high	715 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	643 FPS	852 FPS
1440p
low	778 FPS	855 FPS
medium	694 FPS	855 FPS
high	599 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	528 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	682 FPS
medium	484 FPS	600 FPS
high	432 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open EPYC 4364P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and EPYC 4364P

Core i7-14650HX

The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.

EPYC 4364P

The EPYC 4364P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,000 vs 21,000 (9.1% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,770 vs 3,085, a 10.8% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 15,594 (4.4% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+105%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	34,598+1%	34,215
Cinebench R23 Multi	23,000+10%	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,770	3,085+11%
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,930	15,594+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Core i7-14650HX) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	EPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics (32 EU)	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Gaming	Entry Server