EPYC 4565P vs Xeon 6520P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4565P

16 Cores32 Thrd170 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2025

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Xeon 6520P

24 Cores48 Thrd210 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4565P

16 / 32

64,068

+0.1%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon 6520P

24 / 48

64,010

0.0%

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 4565P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 170W instead of 210W, a 40W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon 6520P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 144 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 64 MB).
✅Costs $1,435 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅214.3% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (64,010 vs 64,068).
❌23.5% higher power demand at 210W vs 170W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4565P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4565P

2025

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 170W instead of 210W, a 40W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon 6520P needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 64 MB).
✅Costs $1,435 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).
✅214.3% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 144 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4565P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (64,010 vs 64,068).
❌23.5% higher power demand at 210W vs 170W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4565P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4565P better than Xeon 6520P?

Yes. EPYC 4565P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 22.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4565P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 22.9% 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 4565P is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

EPYC 4565P is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon 6520P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4565P is 110.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,730 MSRP versus $1,295 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon 6520P is also 110.6% better value on MSRP (49.4 vs 23.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6520P is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 4565P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6520P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	298 FPS	188 FPS
medium	271 FPS	165 FPS
high	224 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	155 FPS
medium	225 FPS	131 FPS
high	175 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	188 FPS	70 FPS
medium	154 FPS	63 FPS
high	119 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	687 FPS	520 FPS
medium	589 FPS	460 FPS
high	440 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	576 FPS	425 FPS
medium	511 FPS	383 FPS
high	395 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	325 FPS	262 FPS
medium	292 FPS	239 FPS
high	257 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	891 FPS	910 FPS
medium	707 FPS	838 FPS
high	624 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	718 FPS	782 FPS
medium	570 FPS	716 FPS
high	492 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	528 FPS
medium	429 FPS	444 FPS
high	385 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	1106 FPS	985 FPS
medium	991 FPS	887 FPS
high	867 FPS	767 FPS
ultra	781 FPS	666 FPS
1440p
low	860 FPS	804 FPS
medium	759 FPS	700 FPS
high	664 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	576 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	632 FPS	580 FPS
medium	562 FPS	521 FPS
high	496 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	398 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4565P and Xeon 6520P

EPYC 4565P

The EPYC 4565P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,068 points. Launch price was $589.

Xeon 6520P

The Xeon 6520P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4565P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6520P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6520P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4565P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P — a 35.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4565P (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4565P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6520P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4565P scores 64,068 against the Xeon 6520P's 64,010 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4565P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4565P vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P.

Feature	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+43%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+79%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	144 MB (total)+125%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm	Intel 3 nm-25%
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	64,068	64,010
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4565P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6520P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4565P versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6520P — the EPYC 4565P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4565P supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4565P) vs 8 (Xeon 6520P). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4565P) vs 88 (Xeon 6520P) — the Xeon 6520P offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4565P) and FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P).

Feature	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
Socket	AM5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	192	4 TB+2236962033%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	88+214%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4565P 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: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4565P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6520P). The EPYC 4565P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon 6520P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4565P rivals Core Ultra 9 285K; Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254.

Feature	EPYC 4565P	Xeon 6520P
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
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4565P launched at $2730 MSRP, while the Xeon 6520P debuted at $1295. On MSRP ($2730 vs $1295), the Xeon 6520P is $1435 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4565P delivers 23.5 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Xeon 6520P — making the Xeon 6520P the 71.2% better value option.