AMD EPYC 8024P vs Intel Core i7-1370P Comparison

The Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD EPYC 8024P represent two fundamentally different design philosophies: a 28-watt mobile processor with 14 cores and a 90-watt server chip with 8 cores. Benchmark data shows the EPYC wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, yet the Intel part dominates in specific math workloads and single-threaded PassMark scores. The overall average benchmark scores are close — 26,900 for the Intel versus 26,555 for the AMD — placing both in the 78th–79th percentile of all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD EPYC 8024P has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite this advantage, the EPYC still wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD EPYC 8024P scores 17,472 points compared to the Intel Core i7-1370P's 16,365 points, a 6.3% advantage for the EPYC. This trend holds across all Cinebench versions listed.

Q: Which chip is better for floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P wins decisively in PassMark floating-point math with a score of 54,105 versus 34,757 for the EPYC, a 55.7% lead. This is the largest performance gap in either direction.

Q: What about single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P scores 3,557 in PassMark single-thread, exactly 50% higher than the EPYC's 2,371. However, the EPYC wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,466 vs. 2,310).

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels?

A: The AMD EPYC 8024P supports six-channel DDR5 memory with 230.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core i7-1370P uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5. The EPYC also supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

Q: How does random string sorting performance compare?

A: The AMD EPYC 8024P scores 34,613 in PassMark random string sorting versus 23,580 for the Intel, a 31.9% advantage. This is one of the EPYC's largest wins.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-1370P is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 217 mm² die size, while the AMD EPYC 8024P uses TSMC's 5 nm node with a 73 mm² die and 8,875 million transistors. The Intel chip is a Raptor Lake-P mobile part with 14 cores (likely a hybrid arrangement, though the data does not specify P-core/E-core mix) and 20 threads, featuring 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The EPYC is a Zen 4c Siena server chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, using 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 — a larger L3 pool despite fewer cores.

Memory architecture differs substantially. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with no ECC capability. The EPYC supports only DDR5 but across six channels, yielding 230.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and it includes ECC support. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the Intel offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the EPYC provides Gen 5 with 96 lanes — a massive difference for expansion and I/O-heavy workloads.

The Intel chip integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, making it self-contained for display output. The EPYC has no integrated graphics, reflecting its server role. The Intel processor consumes 28 W TDP versus 90 W for the EPYC, a 3.2× difference. The Intel chip uses the BGA 1744 socket (mobile), while the EPYC uses AMD Socket SP6 (server). Both processors are actively in production, with the Intel released in January 2023 and the EPYC in September 2023. The Intel carries a launch MSRP of $438; the EPYC's launch MSRP is $409.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 8024P wins the majority of tests, but the Intel Core i7-1370P secures the most dramatic victories. In PassMark floating-point math, the Intel scores 54,105 against 34,757 — a 55.7% margin that dwarfs every other delta in the comparison. The Intel also wins PassMark integer math by 26.6% (78,675 vs. 62,128) and PassMark single-thread by exactly 50% (3,557 vs. 2,371). These are not narrow wins; they represent fundamental workload advantages.

The EPYC's wins are more numerous but often smaller. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC leads 1,761 to 1,649 (6.4%); in R20 multi-core, 7,338 to 6,873 (6.3%); and in R23 multi-core, 17,472 to 16,365 (6.3%). The single-core Cinebench results show a similar 6.3–6.5% edge for the EPYC across all three versions. PassMark data compression favors the EPYC by 6.3% (232,242 vs. 217,676), and data encryption shows a 17.3% EPYC lead (15,809 vs. 13,067).

Some of the EPYC's victories are substantial. Random string sorting goes to the EPYC by 31.9% (34,613 vs. 23,580). Physics tests favor the EPYC by 23% (1,905 vs. 1,466). Find prime numbers shows an 11% EPYC edge (109 vs. 97), and extended instructions favor the EPYC by 10% (14,251 vs. 12,822). The PassMark multithread test is nearly a tie: EPYC 20,556 versus Intel 20,303, a 1.2% difference that suggests overall throughput parity despite the EPYC's core-count disadvantage.

The pattern is clear: the Intel part excels in pure arithmetic and single-threaded PassMark scenarios, while the EPYC dominates memory-sensitive and mixed workloads. The EPYC's six-channel memory bandwidth and larger L3 cache likely explain its compression, sorting, and encryption advantages.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-1370P | AMD EPYC 8024P |

|---|---|---|

| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 8 / 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 90 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket SP6 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 217 mm² | 73 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Six-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 230.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 96 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | None |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2023-09-17 |

The Intel chip has a much higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs. 3.00 GHz) and lower base clock (1.90 GHz vs. 2.40 GHz), reflecting its mobile power envelope. The EPYC's higher base clock and lower boost clock indicate a sustained-performance design. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, while the EPYC has 33% more L3 total (32 MB vs. 24 MB). Transistor count is listed only for the EPYC (8,875 million), and the die size difference is stark: 217 mm² versus 73 mm².

The Verdict

For single-threaded PassMark performance and floating-point math, the Intel Core i7-1370P is the clear choice — its 50% lead in PassMark single-thread and 55.7% lead in floating-point math are decisive. Users running integer-heavy or FP-heavy workloads on a mobile platform will find the Intel part markedly faster, and the integrated Iris Xe Graphics removes the need for a discrete GPU in basic display scenarios.

The AMD EPYC 8024P is the better overall performer in the benchmark suite, winning 13 of 17 tests. Its consistent 6.3% edge across all Cinebench versions, combined with a 31.9% lead in random string sorting and 23% lead in physics, makes it the stronger choice for server and workstation workloads. The six-channel DDR5 memory with ECC support, plus Gen 5 PCIe with 96 lanes, positions it for memory-bandwidth-hungry and I/O-intensive applications. The EPYC also wins PassMark multithread, albeit narrowly at 1.2%.

The average benchmark scores tell the story: the Intel sits at 26,900 (79th percentile) and the EPYC at 26,555 (78th percentile), a 1.3% difference. This means the Intel processor is not meaningfully slower overall, but it loses in most server-relevant tasks. The EPYC's 90 W TDP versus 28 W for the Intel reflects the trade-off: the Intel offers comparable average performance at a fraction of the power, making it suitable for battery-constrained mobile systems. The EPYC's higher power budget and server socket enable sustained throughput that the mobile chip cannot match in sustained multi-threaded scenarios. Choose the Intel for mobile compute with strong single-threaded and FP math; choose the EPYC for server deployments requiring ECC memory, massive PCIe expansion, and consistent multi-threaded performance.