EPYC 4464P vs Xeon Platinum 8368Q

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4464P

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Platinum 8368Q

38 Cores76 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4464P

12 / 24

47,185

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

38 / 76

46,681

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 4464P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.5% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,290 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1718.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 270W, a 165W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 57 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 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 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,681 vs 47,185).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 270W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 4464P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

EPYC 4464P

2024

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.5% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,290 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1718.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 270W, a 165W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 32 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 57 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,681 vs 47,185).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 270W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 4464P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4464P better than Xeon Platinum 8368Q?

Yes. EPYC 4464P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 26.5% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better 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 4464P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.5% more average FPS across 22 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4464P is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

EPYC 4464P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4464P is $7,290 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $7,719 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.5% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1718.7% better value on MSRP (110.0 vs 6.0 PassMark/$), 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 4464P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 38/76. 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

Xeon Platinum 8368Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	252 FPS	190 FPS
medium	231 FPS	154 FPS
high	200 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	157 FPS
medium	183 FPS	123 FPS
high	153 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	72 FPS
medium	127 FPS	60 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	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	585 FPS	496 FPS
medium	493 FPS	431 FPS
high	385 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	425 FPS
medium	444 FPS	375 FPS
high	352 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	264 FPS
medium	268 FPS	237 FPS
high	238 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	1025 FPS	960 FPS
medium	1114 FPS	836 FPS
high	1037 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	701 FPS
1440p
low	938 FPS	759 FPS
medium	832 FPS	652 FPS
high	751 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	573 FPS	487 FPS
medium	492 FPS	383 FPS
high	442 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	278 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	1180 FPS	930 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	844 FPS
high	942 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	828 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	1000 FPS	728 FPS
medium	873 FPS	641 FPS
high	748 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	473 FPS
4K
low	678 FPS	525 FPS
medium	594 FPS	470 FPS
high	525 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4464P and Xeon Platinum 8368Q

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.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 46,681 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4464P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — a 37.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 4464P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 4464P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4464P scores 47,185 against the Xeon Platinum 8368Q's 46,681 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 4464P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	38 / 76+217%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+46%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+42%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	57 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	47,185+1%	46,681

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4464P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4464P versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — the EPYC 4464P supports 47.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4464P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4464P) vs 128 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q).

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5200+63%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	4096+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4464P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368Q). The EPYC 4464P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900; Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
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

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4464P launched at $429 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q debuted at $7719. On MSRP ($429 vs $7719), the EPYC 4464P is $7290 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4464P delivers 110.0 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — making the EPYC 4464P the 179.2% better value option.