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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.

EPYC 4344P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.8 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (19,500 vs 21,000).

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 102.8 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

EPYC 4344P

2024

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.8 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (19,500 vs 21,000).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 102.8 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than EPYC 4344P?

Yes. EPYC 4364P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 7.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1.2% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4364P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4364P is the better fit. You are getting 7.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

EPYC 4364P is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 4344P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4364P is 21.3% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 4344P is also 19.9% better value on MSRP (102.8 vs 85.8 PassMark/$), 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 more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

EPYC 4344P Benchmark Check

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	248 FPS	249 FPS
medium	231 FPS	232 FPS
high	200 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	218 FPS
medium	183 FPS	183 FPS
high	152 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	127 FPS	127 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	616 FPS	710 FPS
medium	516 FPS	565 FPS
high	427 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	525 FPS	597 FPS
medium	461 FPS	499 FPS
high	387 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	348 FPS
medium	276 FPS	297 FPS
high	259 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	241 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	846 FPS	855 FPS
medium	846 FPS	855 FPS
high	846 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	846 FPS	855 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	855 FPS
medium	846 FPS	855 FPS
high	788 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	581 FPS	582 FPS
medium	499 FPS	500 FPS
high	449 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	380 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
1080p
low	846 FPS	855 FPS
medium	846 FPS	855 FPS
high	846 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	846 FPS	852 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	855 FPS
medium	846 FPS	855 FPS
high	765 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	647 FPS
4K
low	680 FPS	682 FPS
medium	599 FPS	600 FPS
high	530 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4344P and EPYC 4364P

EPYC 4344P

The EPYC 4344P 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.

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

Both the EPYC 4344P and EPYC 4364P share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). Both are built on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture using a 5 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 4344P scores 33,821 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 4364P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 21,000 (7.4% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 3,085, a 44.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,896 vs 15,594 (156.6% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	4.5 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	33,821	34,215+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	19,500	21,000+8%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	3,085+57%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,896	15,594+722%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).

Feature	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V, AMD-Vi virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4344P) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	EPYC 4344P	EPYC 4364P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Entry Server	Entry Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4344P launched at $329 MSRP, while the EPYC 4364P debuted at $399. On MSRP ($329 vs $399), the EPYC 4344P is $70 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4344P delivers 102.8 pts/$ vs 85.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4364P — making the EPYC 4344P the 18.1% better value option.