AMD EPYC 4564P vs Intel Xeon w7-2575X Comparison

The AMD EPYC 4564P and Intel Xeon w7-2575X are both server/workstation processors that land at the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Head-to-head measurements show the AMD winning 16 of 17 tests, with the Intel taking a single floating-point victory. The AMD's average benchmark score is 95183, while the Intel's is 88172. The data indicates a clear overall leader, but the Intel holds specific advantages in floating-point throughput and platform-level features that matter for certain workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 4564P dominates the head-to-head results, winning 16 of 17 recorded tests. The largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD scores 365 against the Intel's 218, a 67.4% advantage. PassMark physics also favors the AMD heavily: 3392 versus 2222, a 52.7% lead. Random string sorting goes to the AMD by 32.3% (103202 vs 77986), and single-thread performance is 30.1% higher (4292 vs 3300). Data encryption shows a 29% gap (50708 vs 39295), and multithread performance is 23.5% ahead (64357 vs 52091).

Cinebench results are consistent across the board. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 5603 against 4463, a 25.5% lead. Single-core R15 is 791 versus 630, a 25.6% margin. R20 multi-core is 23348 versus 18596, also 25.6%. R20 single-core is 3296 versus 2625, 25.6%. R23 multi-core is 55592 versus 44277, 25.6%. R23 single-core is 7848 versus 6250, 25.6%. The uniformity of the 25.6% delta across all Cinebench versions indicates a consistent per-clock advantage for the AMD architecture, rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Intel's only win is PassMark floating point math, where it scores 171427 against the AMD's 141017, a 17.7% advantage. This is a notable result because it is the sole test where the Intel's higher core count and thread count translate into a win. The AMD still leads in integer math, 228761 versus 219924, a 4% margin, and in data compression, 858105 versus 789817, an 8.6% lead. Extended instructions are nearly tied, with the AMD ahead by just 1% (63136 vs 62498). The overall pattern is one of broad AMD superiority, with a single, isolated Intel stronghold.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 4564P wins in every category except floating-point math. For rendering workloads, the Cinebench results are unambiguous: the AMD leads by 25.6% in both single-core and multi-core across R15, R20, and R23. For encryption and compression, the AMD leads by 29% and 8.6% respectively. Integer math, physics, prime number finding, and random string sorting all favor the AMD, with margins ranging from 4% to 67.4%. The AMD's single-thread score of 4292 is 30.1% higher than the Intel's 3300, which makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications and for workloads that depend on per-core responsiveness. The AMD also wins the multithread test by 23.5% despite having fewer cores, which suggests that its per-core efficiency and higher clocks more than compensate for the Intel's additional 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Intel Xeon w7-2575X wins in floating-point math, scoring 171427 versus 141017. This suggests that workloads dominated by floating-point arithmetic, such as certain scientific simulations or numerical analysis, would see better throughput on the Intel. The Intel also offers architectural features that the benchmarks do not directly capture: quad-channel memory with 153.6 GB/s bandwidth versus the AMD's dual-channel 83.2 GB/s, and 64 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 28. For memory-bandwidth-bound or high-I/O workloads, the Intel's platform may provide advantages that the recorded benchmark scores do not reflect. The Intel's unlocked multiplier also allows overclocking, which could narrow or reverse some gaps in practice, though the recorded data reflects stock behavior.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 4564P is built on Zen 4 (Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors on a 2x 71 mm² die. It has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The TDP is 170 W. Cache is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes. It includes integrated Radeon Graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM5. The multiplier is locked. It was released on 2024-05-20.

The Intel Xeon w7-2575X is built on Sapphire Rapids using a 10 nm process from Intel. It has 22 cores and 44 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The TDP is 250 W. Cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 45 MB shared L3. It supports DDR5 on a quad-channel bus with 153.6 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 5 with 64 CPU lanes. It has no integrated graphics. The socket is Intel Socket 4677. The multiplier is unlocked. It was released on 2024-08-23.

The core and thread counts favor the Intel (22/44 versus 16/32), as do memory bandwidth (153.6 vs 83.2 GB/s) and PCIe lane count (64 vs 28). The AMD counters with higher clocks (5.70 vs 4.80 GHz boost), a smaller process node (5 nm vs 10 nm), and a larger L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB). The AMD also has a lower TDP (170 W vs 250 W). Both processors support ECC memory and target the server/workstation segment. The AMD includes integrated graphics; the Intel does not. The Intel's unlocked multiplier and the AMD's locked multiplier represent a meaningful difference for overclocking-oriented users, though the benchmark data is based on stock settings.

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the AMD EPYC 4564P in almost every measurable way. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, has a higher average benchmark score (95183 versus 88172), and sits at the same 96th percentile as the Intel. The AMD's single-thread advantage of 30.1% and its consistent 25.6% lead across all Cinebench versions make it the stronger choice for rendering, encryption, integer math, physics, and general compute workloads. The Intel's only benchmark win is floating-point math, where it leads by 17.7%, and its platform offers higher memory bandwidth and more PCIe lanes.

In the broader database context, the AMD's average score of 95183 places it 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 9175F, 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 4565P, and 0.9% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945, while it is 1.5% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6520P. The Intel's average score of 88172 is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6736P and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6731P, but 2.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and 2.8% behind the Intel Xeon 654. These figures show the AMD competing with higher-tier parts, while the Intel sits closer to its direct peers.

For users whose workloads are dominated by floating-point arithmetic, the Intel Xeon w7-2575X is the data-backed choice. For everything else in the recorded benchmarks, the AMD EPYC 4564P is ahead. The AMD also carries a lower TDP (170 W versus 250 W) and a smaller process node. The Intel's unlocked multiplier and higher core count may appeal to overclocking or heavily parallel scenarios, but the benchmark results show the AMD winning the multithread test by 23.5% despite having fewer cores. The AMD EPYC 4564P has a launch MSRP of $699. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X has a launch MSRP of $1689.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 55592, while the Intel Xeon w7-2575X scores 44277, a 25.6% lead for the AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon w7-2575X win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark floating point math with 171427 versus the AMD's 141017, a 17.7% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel has 22 cores and 44 threads.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD EPYC 4564P boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Xeon w7-2575X boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do memory channels compare?

A: The AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel uses quad-channel DDR5 with 153.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD EPYC 4564P includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X has no integrated graphics.