AMD EPYC 9554 vs Intel Core i7-1370P Comparison

# Intel Core i7-1370P vs AMD EPYC 9554

The AMD EPYC 9554 dominates this comparison across every benchmark in the data, winning all six head-to-head tests with margins of 82.3–82.4%. However, the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD EPYC 9554 occupy completely different market segments — mobile vs server/workstation — and the EPYC's overwhelming lead in raw compute comes with trade-offs in power, platform, and memory support that make the i7-1370P the sensible choice for portable systems. The data shows no overlap in intended use cases, and the benchmark results simply confirm that the EPYC 9554 is in a different performance class entirely.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 9554 wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head set, making the performance split unambiguous. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the EPYC scores 92,457 versus the i7-1370P's 16,365 — a difference of 76,092 points. The EPYC also wins single-core tests decisively, posting 13,052 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 2,310 for the Intel part. This means the EPYC is not just a multicore monster; it also leads in lightly-threaded workloads, which is unusual for a 64-core server chip.

The Intel Core i7-1370P's wins are not in benchmark scores but in platform attributes. It carries integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, whereas the EPYC 9554 has no integrated graphics at all. The i7-1370P fits a 28W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, while the EPYC 9554 requires a 360W TDP and a server platform. The i7-1370P supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility, while the EPYC 9554 is DDR5-only. For mobile workloads — browsing, office productivity, light content creation — the i7-1370P is the only viable option in this pairing.

The EPYC 9554's wins in every benchmark category mean there is no metric in the data where the i7-1370P comes out ahead in performance. The choice between these two is not about which is faster; it is about which platform fits the workload. Server virtualization, database processing, and heavy multi-threaded compute belong to the EPYC. Portable computing, integrated graphics, and lower power envelopes belong to the i7-1370P.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The Intel Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-P codename) built on Intel's 10nm process, while the AMD EPYC 9554 uses Zen 4 architecture (Genoa codename) built on TSMC's 5nm process. The EPYC 9554 packs 64 cores and 128 threads, compared to the i7-1370P's 14 cores and 20 threads. That is a 4.6x core advantage and a 6.4x thread advantage for the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ dramatically. The i7-1370P has 80KB L1 per core, 2MB L2 per core, and 24MB shared L3. The EPYC 9554 has 64KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, and a massive 256MB shared L3 — over 10x the L3 capacity. The EPYC also has a die size of 8x 72mm² with 52,560 million transistors, while the i7-1370P is a single 217mm² die. These are different design philosophies: the i7-1370P is a monolithic mobile chip optimized for power efficiency, while the EPYC 9554 is a chiplet-based server design maximizing core count and cache.

Memory support further separates them. The i7-1370P supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, while the EPYC 9554 supports only DDR5 but with a twelve-channel memory bus and 460.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The EPYC also supports ECC memory; the i7-1370P does not. PCIe connectivity differs by a factor of over six: the i7-1370P offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the EPYC 9554 offers Gen 5 with 128 lanes. The EPYC 9554 has no integrated graphics, while the i7-1370P includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The EPYC 9554 wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, with delta percentages ranging from -82.3% to -82.4% (negative deltas indicate the i7-1370P is behind). In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC scores 9,319 versus 1,649 for the i7-1370P, a delta of -82.3%. In R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 1,315 versus 232, a delta of -82.4%. These are the closest margins in the entire set, but still represent a massive gap.

Cinebench R20 shows similar dominance. The EPYC scores 38,831 in multicore versus 6,873 for the i7-1370P (-82.3%). In R20 single-core, the EPYC scores 5,481 versus 970 (-82.3%). The pattern holds in Cinebench R23: EPYC scores 92,457 multicore versus 16,365 (-82.3%), and 13,052 single-core versus 2,310 (-82.3%). The consistency of these deltas — all within 0.1 percentage points of each other — suggests the EPYC's advantage is proportional across all thread counts and workload types in the Cinebench suite.

The most striking result is the R23 multicore score. The EPYC's 92,457 is more than 5.6x the i7-1370P's 16,365. Even in single-core, where the i7-1370P's 5.20 GHz boost clock should help, the EPYC's 3.75 GHz boost clock still yields a 4.6x advantage in R23 single-core. This indicates that the EPYC's Zen 4 architecture has significantly higher instructions per clock (IPC) than Raptor Lake, not just more cores. The i7-1370P's higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 3.75 GHz) does not compensate for the architectural efficiency gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 9554 has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Intel Core i7-1370P has 14 cores and 20 threads. The EPYC offers 4.6x more cores and 6.4x more threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1370P have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the i7-1370P includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD EPYC 9554 has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 9554 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-1370P does not. This makes the EPYC suitable for error-sensitive server workloads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the EPYC 9554 provide?

A: The EPYC 9554 has a twelve-channel DDR5 memory bus with 460.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The i7-1370P has a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure listed.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The EPYC 9554 has 256MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-1370P has 24MB of shared L3. The EPYC's L3 is over 10x larger.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the AMD EPYC 9554's 3.75 GHz. Despite this, the EPYC wins all single-core benchmarks in the data.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: the AMD EPYC 9554 outperforms the Intel Core i7-1370P in every benchmark category, with margins of at least 82.3% across all Cinebench tests. The EPYC's 64 cores, 128 threads, 256MB L3 cache, and 460.8 GB/s memory bandwidth make it the clear choice for server workloads, heavy multi-threaded compute, and applications requiring ECC memory or PCIe Gen 5 with 128 lanes. Its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs matches the i7-1370P's percentile, but the average benchmark score of 26,743 for the EPYC versus 26,900 for the i7-1370P shows they sit in similar overall performance tiers when averaged across all CPU types — though the EPYC's server-focused design shines in specific workloads.

The Intel Core i7-1370P is the only choice for mobile systems. Its 28W TDP, integrated Iris Xe Graphics, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 make it practical for laptops where the EPYC's 360W TDP and server socket are impossible. The i7-1370P's 5.20 GHz boost clock is the highest in this comparison, but it does not translate into benchmark wins. For users who need a portable processor with capable integrated graphics and dual-channel memory flexibility, the i7-1370P is the data-supported pick. For anyone building a server or workstation where raw compute, memory bandwidth, and ECC are priorities, the EPYC 9554 is the only rational choice.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-1370P | AMD EPYC 9554 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 64 |

| Threads | 20 | 128 |

| Base Clock | 1900.00 MHz | 3.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 3.75 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 360W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket SP5 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-P | Genoa |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 217 mm² | 8x 72 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) | 256 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Twelve-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 460.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 128 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2022-11-09 |

| Launch MSRP | $438 | $9087 |

| Transistors | Not listed | 52,560 million |

| Part Number | SRMJ6 | 100-100000790 |