AMD EPYC 9374F vs Intel Core i7-1365U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data draws a remarkably clean line between these two processors. Across all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD EPYC 9374F takes every single win. The Intel Core i7-1365U does not win a single recorded test. This is not a close contest by any measure, and the deltas are so large that they point to fundamentally different design goals rather than incremental performance differences.

The AMD EPYC 9374F dominates in every multithreaded workload. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the EPYC scores 69,707 against the Core i7's 8,946, a delta of 679.2%. The Cinebench R20 multicore test shows a similar story, with the EPYC at 29,276 versus 4,882, a 499.7% advantage. Even in the single-core tests, where the Core i7's high boost clock might be expected to help, the EPYC still leads, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC scores 9,841 versus 1,887, a delta of 421.5%. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the EPYC scores 4,133 versus 689, a delta of 499.9%.

The Intel Core i7-1365U does have its own benchmark strengths, but they are not in the head-to-head comparisons listed. The database shows the Core i7 scoring 149,585 in Passmark data compression, 95,531 in data encryption, and 50,881 in integer math. These are not compared directly against the EPYC in the head-to-head list, so the data cannot confirm a win for Intel in these specific workloads. However, the i7's Passmark single-thread score of 3,411 and its multithread score of 14,045 indicate it is a capable mobile processor. Its strength is in low-power mobile contexts, not in raw throughput.

The use-case split is therefore clear: the EPYC 9374F is for server and workstation workloads where massive multi-threaded rendering, simulation, and compilation are the primary tasks. The Intel Core i7-1365U is for mobile systems where low power consumption and adequate single-thread performance matter more than extreme multi-core output.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. The AMD EPYC 9374F is the choice for anyone needing maximum multi-threaded compute density. Its 32 cores and 64 threads dwarf the Intel's 10 cores and 12 threads. In every recorded head-to-head test, the EPYC leads by hundreds of percent. The Cinebench R23 multicore delta of 679.2% is the largest recorded advantage, and even the smallest head-to-head advantage, the 273.3% delta in Cinebench R15 single-core, is a massive lead.

The Intel Core i7-1365U is the correct choice for systems where the processor must fit into a 15 W package, use a dual-channel memory bus, and provide integrated graphics. The EPYC has no integrated graphics, and its 320 W TDP and twelve-channel memory bus require a server platform. The Core i7's 5.20 GHz boost clock is higher than the EPYC's 4.30 GHz, but the benchmark data does not show that translating into a single-core win in the recorded tests.

The percentile data places the EPYC at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i7 sits at the 72nd percentile. These are close values, but they reflect different benchmark sets. The EPYC's average benchmark score is 17,693, while the Core i7's is 18,177. This is a rare case where the average score is higher for the CPU that loses every head-to-head test, but the average includes different workloads. For the recorded head-to-head tests, the EPYC wins all six.

The verdict is simple. Pick the EPYC 9374F for compute-heavy server workloads. Pick the Core i7-1365U for a mobile system where power efficiency, integrated graphics, and a smaller footprint are required.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six head-to-head benchmarks all follow the same pattern, but the magnitudes matter.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC scores 7,026 versus the Core i7's 1,466.5. The delta is 379.1% in favor of the EPYC. This is a test that scales well with core counts, and the EPYC's 32 cores versus 10 cores is the primary reason.

Cinebench R15 single-core sees the EPYC at 991 and the Core i7 at 265.5. The delta is 273.3%. This is the smallest percentage advantage for the EPYC, but still a decisive one. The Core i7's boost clock of 5.20 GHz does not overcome the EPYC's Zen 4 architecture at 4.30 GHz in this test.

Cinebench R20 multicore shows a delta of 499.7%. The EPYC scores 29,276, while the Core i7 scores 4,882. The gap widens as the workload becomes more complex and scales with more threads.

Cinebench R20 single-core shows the largest percentage delta in the entire set: 499.9%. The EPYC scores 4,133 against the Core i7's 689. This is nearly a five-fold lead in single-core performance, which is surprising given the Core i7's higher boost clock.

Cinebench R23 multicore is the biggest absolute gap. The EPYC scores 69,707, while the Core i7 scores 8,946. The delta of 679.2% is the largest recorded advantage. This test stresses all cores heavily, and the EPYC's 64 threads are simply too many for the Core i7's 12 threads.

Cinebench R23 single-core rounds out the set with a 421.5% delta in favor of the EPYC. The EPYC scores 9,841 versus 1,887. The EPYC's single-core performance is strong enough to beat the Core i7 by a wide margin in every Cinebench version.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365U has a higher average benchmark score of 18,177, compared to the AMD EPYC 9374F's 17,693.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD EPYC 9374F leads by 679.2% (69,707 vs 8,946).

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1365U win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows that the AMD EPYC 9374F wins all six tests, with a 6 to 0 score.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The AMD EPYC 9374F has 32 cores and 64 threads, while the Intel Core i7-1365U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in their TDP ratings?

A: The AMD EPYC 9374F is rated at 320 W, while the Intel Core i7-1365U is rated at 15 W.

Q: Does the AMD EPYC 9374F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD EPYC 9374F does not list integrated graphics, whereas the Intel Core i7-1365U includes Iris Xe Graphics 96 EU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD EPYC 9374F is a server-class chip based on the Zen 4 architecture, codename Genoa. It is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process and contains 52,560 million transistors. The die is composed of 8 chiplets, each 72 mm² in size. It is built for the AMD Socket SP5 platform.

The Intel Core i7-1365U is a mobile processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-U. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The design uses a hybrid layout with 10 cores, but the database does not list a transistor count or die size. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

The EPYC's cache hierarchy is substantially larger. Each core has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2, with a shared 256 MB L3 cache. The Core i7 has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The EPYC's 256 MB L3 is a major advantage for large datasets.

Memory support also differs. The EPYC supports DDR5 with a twelve-channel memory bus and a measured bandwidth of 460.8 GB/s. The Core i7 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but only with a dual-channel memory bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded. The EPYC supports ECC memory, while the Core i7 does not.

PCIe connectivity is another point of difference. The EPYC offers Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Core i7 offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The EPYC has no integrated graphics, while the Core i7 includes Iris Xe Graphics 96 EU.

Both processors have a locked multiplier and are marked as active products. The EPYC was released in 2022, while the Core i7 was released in 2023.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The EPYC has 32 cores and 64 threads, versus the Core i7's 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 3.85 GHz for the EPYC and 1800.00 MHz for the Core i7. The boost clock is 4.30 GHz for the EPYC and 5.20 GHz for the Core i7.

The TDP is dramatically different: 320 W for the EPYC and 15 W for the Core i7. The socket is AMD Socket SP5 for the EPYC, while the Core i7 uses Intel BGA 1744.

The process node is 5 nm (TSMC) for the EPYC and 10 nm (Intel) for the Core i7. The EPYC has 52,560 million transistors, while the Core i7 has no recorded transistor count. The EPYC die is 8x 72 mm², while the Core i7 has no recorded die size.

Cache configurations differ: the EPYC has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 256 MB shared L3. The Core i7 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support: the EPYC uses DDR5 with a twelve-channel bus and 460.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i7 uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. The EPYC supports ECC memory; the Core i7 does not.

PCIe: the EPYC has Gen 5 with 128 lanes, while the Core i7 has Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The EPYC has no integrated graphics; the Core i7 has Iris Xe Graphics 96 EU.

The EPYC occupies the server/workstation market segment, while the Core i7 is for mobile. The EPYC's launch MSRP is $4850, while the Core i7's launch MSRP is $426. Both have multiplier unlocked set to false. The EPYC part number is 100-100000792; the Core i7 part number is SRMM0. The EPYC's release date is 2022-11-09, and the Core i7's is 2023-01-03.