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EPYC 4364P vs Xeon D-2799

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Intel

Xeon D-2799

20 Cores40 Thrd129 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4364P
8 / 16
34,215
+1.3%
brand logoRyzen 7 7445HS
brand logoRyzen 5 7640HS
brand logoRyzen 7 5700X
brand logoRyzen 9 8945H
brand logoRyzen 9 7900X3D
brand logoRyzen 9 9950X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Xeon D-2799
20 / 40
33,792
0.0%
brand logoCore i5-12400
brand logoCore i5-13500T
brand logoCore i7-13800H
brand logoCore i7-12700
brand logoCore Ultra 7 265
brand logoXeon w7-2595X
brand logoXeon w9-3575X
brand logoXeon w9-3595X

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.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +48.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Draws 105W instead of 129W, a 24W reduction.
  • ✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon D-2799 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Xeon D-2799 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2799

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (32 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (20,000 vs 21,000).
  • ❌22.9% higher power demand at 129W vs 105W.
  • ❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while EPYC 4364P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
  • ❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4364P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than Xeon D-2799?
Yes. EPYC 4364P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 48.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1.3% 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 48.4% 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 5% 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 the smarter buy today. EPYC 4364P is at an unclear MSRP at $399 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 48.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play 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 a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA2579, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 20/40. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
1080p
low249 FPS184 FPS
medium232 FPS154 FPS
high201 FPS123 FPS
ultra173 FPS97 FPS
1440p
low218 FPS147 FPS
medium183 FPS118 FPS
high152 FPS92 FPS
ultra134 FPS73 FPS
4K
low152 FPS70 FPS
medium127 FPS59 FPS
high99 FPS46 FPS
ultra86 FPS36 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
1080p
low710 FPS364 FPS
medium565 FPS316 FPS
high465 FPS262 FPS
ultra413 FPS213 FPS
1440p
low597 FPS313 FPS
medium499 FPS281 FPS
high417 FPS238 FPS
ultra351 FPS190 FPS
4K
low348 FPS202 FPS
medium297 FPS183 FPS
high278 FPS155 FPS
ultra241 FPS124 FPS
Open EPYC 4364POpen Xeon D-2799
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
1080p
low855 FPS721 FPS
medium855 FPS581 FPS
high855 FPS504 FPS
ultra855 FPS441 FPS
1440p
low855 FPS587 FPS
medium855 FPS478 FPS
high790 FPS415 FPS
ultra656 FPS362 FPS
4K
low582 FPS429 FPS
medium500 FPS333 FPS
high450 FPS285 FPS
ultra380 FPS229 FPS
Open EPYC 4364POpen Xeon D-2799
Valorant

Valorant

PresetEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
1080p
low855 FPS845 FPS
medium855 FPS785 FPS
high855 FPS680 FPS
ultra852 FPS585 FPS
1440p
low855 FPS682 FPS
medium855 FPS596 FPS
high766 FPS513 FPS
ultra647 FPS442 FPS
4K
low682 FPS466 FPS
medium600 FPS418 FPS
high531 FPS373 FPS
ultra437 FPS326 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4364P and Xeon D-2799

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon D-2799

The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 45.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 4364P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 20,000 (4.9% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,085 vs 1,959, a 44.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 1,895 (156.7% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.

FeatureEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+59%
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
4.5 GHz+88%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+7%
30 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process
5 nm-50%
10 nm
Architecture
Raphael (2023−2025)
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark
34,215+1%
33,792
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,000+5%
20,000
Geekbench 6 Single
3,085+57%
1,959
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,594+723%
1,895
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon D-2799 — the EPYC 4364P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2799 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4364P) vs 4 (Xeon D-2799). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon D-2799 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).

FeatureEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
Socket
AM5
FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+25%
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
1024 GB+433%
RAM Channels
2
4+100%
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
28
32+14%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon D-2799). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon D-2799 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.

FeatureEPYC 4364PXeon D-2799
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics
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Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, AMD-Vi
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Entry Server
Edge Server / Networking