EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6238R

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4364P

8 / 16

34,215

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 / 56

34,751

+1.6%

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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 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,213 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,612 MSRP).
✅Delivers 544.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 85.8 vs 13.3 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,612 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (15,594 vs 21,433).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 39 MB).

Xeon Gold 6238R

2020

Why buy it

✅+37.4% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).
✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 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 PassMark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($2,612 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 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.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Xeon Gold 6238R

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,213 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,612 MSRP).
✅Delivers 544.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 85.8 vs 13.3 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,612 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+37.4% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).
✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (15,594 vs 21,433).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 39 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($2,612 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 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 Gold 6238R?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 4364P is ahead with a 31.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6238R pulls ahead with 37.4% better Geekbench multi-core. Xeon Gold 6238R also has the bigger cache pool with 20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6238R is the better fit. You are getting 37.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).

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

EPYC 4364P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4364P is $2,213 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,612 MSRP, and it gives you a 31.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6238R is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 37.4% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 544.5% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 13.3 PassMark/$), 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 2020) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647. 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.

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6238R Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
1080p
low	249 FPS	196 FPS
medium	232 FPS	158 FPS
high	201 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	157 FPS
medium	183 FPS	123 FPS
high	152 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	72 FPS
medium	127 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
1080p
low	710 FPS	233 FPS
medium	565 FPS	207 FPS
high	465 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	597 FPS	200 FPS
medium	499 FPS	180 FPS
high	417 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	125 FPS
medium	297 FPS	114 FPS
high	278 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
1080p
low	855 FPS	869 FPS
medium	855 FPS	869 FPS
high	855 FPS	833 FPS
ultra	855 FPS	753 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	761 FPS
medium	855 FPS	676 FPS
high	790 FPS	635 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	569 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	492 FPS
medium	500 FPS	406 FPS
high	450 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
1080p
low	855 FPS	869 FPS
medium	855 FPS	816 FPS
high	855 FPS	703 FPS
ultra	852 FPS	613 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	716 FPS
medium	855 FPS	628 FPS
high	766 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	466 FPS
4K
low	682 FPS	521 FPS
medium	600 FPS	465 FPS
high	531 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	351 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4364P and Xeon Gold 6238R

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.

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R — a 29.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Xeon Gold 6238R's 34,751 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 21,433 (31.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	28 / 56+250%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+35%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+105%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	38.5 MB+20%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	28 MB+2700%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	34,215	34,751+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594	21,433+37%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R — the EPYC 4364P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 197.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4364P) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R).

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	1 TB+433%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	48+71%

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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 Gold 6238R). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Xeon Gold 6238R
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Entry Server	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4364P launched at $399 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6238R debuted at $2612. On MSRP ($399 vs $2612), the EPYC 4364P is $2213 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4364P delivers 85.8 pts/$ vs 13.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6238R — making the EPYC 4364P the 146.3% better value option.