AMD EPYC 4245P vs Intel Xeon 6369P Comparison

The Intel Xeon 6369P and AMD EPYC 4245P are both active server/workstation processors, but their benchmark results show very different strength profiles. The AMD EPYC 4245P wins the majority of recorded tests, taking 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Xeon 6369P claims 3 wins. However, the margins and specific workloads tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count suggests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 4245P dominates the Cinebench suite across every version. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2682 against 2598 for the Intel Xeon 6369P, a 3.1% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 378 versus 366, a 3.2% edge. This pattern repeats in R20 multicore (11179 versus 10825, 3.2% ahead) and R20 single-core (1577 versus 1527, 3.2% ahead). The R23 results follow suit: multicore 26618 versus 25774 and single-core 3757 versus 3638, both with a 3.2% lead for AMD.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel processor fights back. The Xeon 6369P wins floating point math by a substantial margin, scoring 74151 against 57965, which is 27.9% higher. It also leads in integer math with 101013 versus 95120, a 6.2% advantage, and in data compression with 346632 against 339408, a 2.1% edge.

Beyond those three wins, the EPYC 4245P is ahead everywhere else. Data encryption shows 18466 versus 17922, a 2.9% lead. Extended instructions score 26547 against 22807, a 14.1% margin. The largest delta appears in find prime numbers, where AMD scores 193 versus 141, a 26.9% gap. Physics tests show 2637 against 2008, a 23.9% difference. Random string sorting favors AMD at 39916 versus 37237, a 6.7% lead. The multithread score is 31063 versus 30315, a 2.4% advantage, and single-thread performance is 4575 versus 4305, a 5.9% gap.

The average benchmark score places the Intel Xeon 6369P at 40327 with an 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the EPYC 4245P sits at 39215 with an 86th percentile. These are nearly identical overall positions, despite the AMD processor winning most individual comparisons. The Xeon's large floating point win and solid integer and compression scores compensate for its narrower defeats in many other tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The Intel Xeon 6369P uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². It packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD EPYC 4245P uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors, and it has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core, while AMD uses 1 MB per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Intel and 32 MB shared on the AMD, so despite having fewer cores, the EPYC carries more total L3 capacity.

Base clocks show the AMD starting higher at 3.90 GHz against 3.30 GHz, but the Intel boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. Thermal design power favors the AMD at 65 watts versus 95 watts for the Intel, a meaningful efficiency difference. The Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM5. Memory support: the Intel handles DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while the AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The AMD includes integrated Radeon Graphics, whereas the Intel has no integrated graphics. Release dates are separated by a few months, with the Intel appearing in February 2025 and the AMD in May 2025. The launch MSRP for the Intel is $606 and for the AMD is $239.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload priorities. The AMD EPYC 4245P is the stronger choice for single-threaded and general multi-threaded performance. It wins every Cinebench test, all with consistent 3.1% to 3.2% margins, and it leads in PassMark multithread, single-thread, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and string sorting. If the workload is dominated by rendering, encryption, scientific computing with instruction extensions, or general throughput, the EPYC 4245P delivers higher scores across the board.

The Intel Xeon 6369P, despite losing most comparisons, has specific areas where it is decisively ahead. Its 27.9% lead in floating point math is the single largest margin in any test. It also wins integer math by 6.2% and data compression by 2.1%. For workloads heavy on floating point calculations, integer processing, or compression tasks, the Xeon is the better performer.

The overall percentile rankings are nearly tied at 87 versus 86, meaning most users would see comparable aggregate performance. The AMD wins more tests, but the Intel wins the tests where the margin is largest. The EPYC also has a significant efficiency advantage in the recorded TDP figures, drawing 65 watts versus 95 watts, which could matter in dense server environments. The AMD also provides more PCIe lanes and includes integrated graphics, which the Intel lacks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon 6369P reaches 5.70 GHz, while the AMD EPYC 4245P boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P scores 26618, while the Intel Xeon 6369P scores 25774, giving AMD a 3.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon 6369P win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins three PassMark tests: floating point math (74151 versus 57965), integer math (101013 versus 95120), and data compression (346632 versus 339408).

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon 6369P has 24 MB shared L3, while the AMD EPYC 4245P has 32 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Xeon 6369P provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon 6369P and the AMD EPYC 4245P have ECC memory support.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 4245P is the pick for Cinebench rendering workloads, as it wins all six Cinebench tests, from R15 through R23, in both single and multicore. It also wins PassMark multithread and single-thread scores, making it the better all-round processor for general productivity and threaded applications. Its extended instructions lead of 14.1% points to advantages in SIMD-heavy code, and its 26.9% win in find prime numbers suggests strength in integer-heavy mathematical loops. The physics test win by 23.9% further supports its edge in simulation-style workloads. The 5.9% single-thread advantage means snappier response in lightly threaded tasks.

The Intel Xeon 6369P owns the floating point domain. A 27.9% lead in floating point math is substantial and suggests that any workload dominated by FP arithmetic, such as certain scientific simulations or financial modeling, would see meaningful gains on the Intel part. Its integer math win by 6.2% covers tasks like hashing, sorting integers, and general logic operations. Data compression, where it leads by 2.1%, makes it suitable for file archiving and database storage workloads. These three wins are concentrated in areas where the Intel architecture clearly outperforms, even though the overall test count favors AMD.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ, with Intel offering 8 cores and 16 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for Intel and 3.90 GHz for AMD, while boost clocks are 5.70 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. TDP is 95 watts for Intel and 65 watts for AMD. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus AMD Socket AM5. Architecture is Raptor Lake versus Zen 5, with process nodes of 10 nm (Intel foundry) and 4 nm (TSMC). Die size is 257 mm² for Intel and 70.6 mm² for AMD, with AMD listing 8,315 million transistors and Intel not having a recorded transistor count. L2 cache is 2 MB per core on Intel versus 1 MB per core on AMD. L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 32 MB shared. Memory support: Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD accepts DDR5 only; both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe lanes: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics is absent on Intel and present as Radeon Graphics on AMD. The Intel part has part number SRPLQ and the AMD has part number 100-000001555. Both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.