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: +21.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 34,392).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 104.5 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 104.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($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 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Ryzen 7 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 104.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 34,392).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 85.8 vs 104.5 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7700 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 Ryzen 7 7700 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, Ryzen 7 7700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7700 is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 4364P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 21.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 21.9% better value on MSRP (104.5 vs 85.8 PassMark/$), 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 2023). 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.

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
1080p
low	249 FPS	263 FPS
medium	232 FPS	243 FPS
high	201 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	225 FPS
medium	183 FPS	188 FPS
high	152 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	156 FPS
medium	127 FPS	131 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
1080p
low	705 FPS	630 FPS
medium	564 FPS	519 FPS
high	464 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	537 FPS
medium	497 FPS	464 FPS
high	415 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	315 FPS
medium	296 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
1080p
low	855 FPS	860 FPS
medium	855 FPS	744 FPS
high	855 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	855 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	734 FPS
medium	855 FPS	589 FPS
high	790 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	507 FPS
medium	500 FPS	420 FPS
high	450 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
1080p
low	855 FPS	860 FPS
medium	855 FPS	860 FPS
high	855 FPS	850 FPS
ultra	852 FPS	756 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	860 FPS
medium	855 FPS	773 FPS
high	766 FPS	678 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	584 FPS
4K
low	682 FPS	581 FPS
medium	600 FPS	517 FPS
high	531 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4364P and Ryzen 7 7700

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.

Ryzen 7 7700

The Ryzen 7 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) 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, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,392 points. Launch price was $339.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 4364P and Ryzen 7 7700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7700 uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Ryzen 7 7700's 34,392 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7700. Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+2%	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	34,215	34,392
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7700 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. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) and Radeon Graphics (2CU) (Ryzen 7 7700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 7 7700 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 7700
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	Radeon Graphics (2CU)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	AMD-V
Target Use	Entry Server	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4364P launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7700 debuted at $329. On MSRP ($399 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 7700 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4364P delivers 85.8 pts/$ vs 104.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7700 — making the Ryzen 7 7700 the 19.7% better value option.