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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 4464P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,499 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1037.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 320W, a 215W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while EPYC 9184X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,185 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 9184X

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+2300% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 32 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌204.8% higher power demand at 320W vs 105W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4464P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4464P

2024

EPYC 9184X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,499 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1037.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 320W, a 215W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while EPYC 9184X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+2300% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 32 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,185 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 768 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌204.8% higher power demand at 320W vs 105W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4464P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4464P better than EPYC 9184X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 4464P is ahead with a 45.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. EPYC 9184X also has the bigger cache pool with 2300% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 32 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 2300% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 32 MB).

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

EPYC 4464P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4464P is $4,499 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $4,928 MSRP, and it gives you a 45.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9184X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 1037.2% better value on MSRP (110.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$), 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 4464P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 4464P Benchmark Check

EPYC 9184X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
1080p
low	252 FPS	169 FPS
medium	231 FPS	138 FPS
high	200 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	149 FPS
medium	183 FPS	119 FPS
high	153 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	70 FPS
medium	127 FPS	59 FPS
high	100 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
1080p
low	585 FPS	576 FPS
medium	493 FPS	504 FPS
high	385 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	357 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	484 FPS
medium	444 FPS	431 FPS
high	352 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	298 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	300 FPS
medium	268 FPS	271 FPS
high	238 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	219 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
1080p
low	1025 FPS	746 FPS
medium	1114 FPS	632 FPS
high	1037 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	938 FPS	557 FPS
medium	832 FPS	470 FPS
high	751 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	573 FPS	402 FPS
medium	492 FPS	321 FPS
high	442 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	228 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
1080p
low	1180 FPS	958 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	867 FPS
high	942 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	828 FPS	653 FPS
1440p
low	1000 FPS	754 FPS
medium	873 FPS	657 FPS
high	748 FPS	556 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	678 FPS	534 FPS
medium	594 FPS	477 FPS
high	525 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	359 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4464P and EPYC 9184X

EPYC 4464P

The EPYC 4464P 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 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: 47,185 points. Launch price was $399.

EPYC 9184X

The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4464P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 9184X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9184X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P versus 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X — a 25% clock advantage for the EPYC 4464P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.55 GHz). The EPYC 4464P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 9184X uses Genoa-X (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4464P scores 47,185 against the EPYC 9184X's 47,665 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 9184X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+29%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+4%	3.55 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	768 MB (total)+2300%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Genoa-X (2023)
PassMark	47,185	47,665+1%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4464P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9184X uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4464P versus 4800 on the EPYC 9184X — the EPYC 4464P supports 8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4464P) vs 12 (EPYC 9184X). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4464P) vs 128 (EPYC 9184X) — the EPYC 9184X offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P) and SP5 (EPYC 9184X).

Feature	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
Socket	AM5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5200+8%	4800
Max RAM Capacity	128	6144+4700%
RAM Channels	2	12+500%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4464P has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. The EPYC 4464P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 9184X requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900; EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	EPYC 9184X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4464P launched at $429 MSRP, while the EPYC 9184X debuted at $4928. On MSRP ($429 vs $4928), the EPYC 4464P is $4499 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4464P delivers 110.0 pts/$ vs 9.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9184X — making the EPYC 4464P the 167.7% better value option.