AMD EPYC 4564P 16-core AM5

The EPYC 4564P posts a 64,357 PassMark multi-core score, good for the 96th percentile, and a 4,292 single-core score in the 94th percentile. It's a 16-core, 32-thread server chip on the AM5 socket with ECC DDR5 support up to 2048GB. The 200W TDP and 45.2 efficiency score are the trade-offs, but for raw productivity, it scores a perfect 100.

The headline number here is 64,357 in PassMark multi-core. That's a 96th percentile result, which means this chip outmuscles the vast majority of processors we've ever tested. The 16 cores and 32 threads running at up to 5.7GHz boost are the reason. The 4.5GHz base clock means it doesn't throttle down much under sustained load either, which is important for long renders or database jobs. The 64MB of L3 cache is a big deal for workloads that reuse data, and the 16MB of L2 gives each core a decent chunk of fast memory to work with.

Single-core performance is also impressive at 4,292, landing in the 94th percentile. That's thanks to the 5.7GHz boost, which is unusually high for a server chip. The DDR5 memory support with ECC and up to 2048GB capacity means you can build a serious workstation around this thing. PCIe 5.0 support gives you room for fast storage and GPUs. The integrated Radeon Graphics is a nice bonus for a server chip, since you won't need a discrete GPU just to get a display output. The platform score is 88th percentile, which reflects the AM5 socket's flexibility and the modern feature set.

Against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the EPYC 4564P holds its own in multi-threaded work, with the 96th percentile multi-core score being the key advantage. The Intel chip is a desktop part, so it's not a direct comparison, but the EPYC's ECC support and 2048GB memory capacity give it a clear edge for server and workstation use. The MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF bundle is an interesting alternative if you want a complete system, but the EPYC's server-grade validation and ECC support are things that bundle can't match. The Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart is a much cheaper option, but it's a Ryzen 5, not a 16-core EPYC, so the performance gap is enormous. The G.Skill Trident Z Neo is memory, not a processor, so it's not really a competitor, but it's listed in our database as a related product. The CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 is a different EPYC model, and the 4564P's 5.7GHz boost and AM5 socket make it more flexible for desktop-style builds.

The EPYC 4564P is not a budget chip, and the 10th percentile affordability score confirms it. In the US, prices range from USD 768 to USD 935 across two listings, which is a USD 167 spread. That's a meaningful difference, so it pays to shop around. The lower end of that range is the better deal, obviously. In Europe, prices range from EUR 640 to EUR 792 across four listings in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy, a EUR 152 spread. The EUR 640 listing is the standout value there. For what you're getting, a 16-core server chip with this level of single-core speed, the price is actually reasonable compared to full server platforms. But you're paying a premium for the EPYC branding and the ECC memory support. If you don't need ECC or the server validation, a consumer Ryzen 9 might give you similar performance for less money.

The AMD EPYC 4564P is a weird and wonderful chip. It's a 16-core, 32-thread server processor that slots into a standard AM5 desktop socket, and it posts a PassMark multi-core score of 64,357. That puts it in the 96th percentile for multi-threaded work in our database, which is frankly absurd for a chip you can drop into a consumer motherboard. Single-core performance is no slouch either, with a 4,292 score landing it in the 94th percentile. The 5.7GHz boost clock is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, and the 64MB of L3 cache keeps things moving when you're hammering it with complex workloads.

But this is not a chip for everyone. The 200W TDP and 230W turbo power draw mean you'll need serious cooling, and the affordability score is a brutal 10th percentile. This is a workstation or home server chip for people who need serious parallel horsepower without jumping to a full server platform. The efficiency score of 45.2 out of 100 is the weakest area, so if you're paying for your own electricity, keep that in mind. Still, for raw productivity, this thing scores 100 out of 100 in our testing, and that's not a number we throw around lightly.

Skip this chip if you're building a gaming PC or a general-purpose desktop. The 10th percentile affordability score means you're paying a premium for server features you probably don't need, and the 200W TDP will heat up your room and your electricity bill. The efficiency score of 45.2 is the weakest area, so if you're running this 24/7, the power costs will add up. If you don't need ECC memory or the EPYC validation, a consumer Ryzen 9 will give you similar multi-core performance for less money and with better efficiency. And if you're just gaming, the single-core score of 4,292 is great, but you're paying for 16 cores you'll never fully use.

The AMD EPYC 4564P is a niche product that absolutely nails its niche. If you need 16 cores of server-grade processing power with ECC memory support and you want to build it on a standard AM5 motherboard, this is the chip to get. The 96th percentile multi-core score and 94th percentile single-core score mean it's fast at everything, and the 100 out of 100 productivity score backs that up. The 200W TDP is the price you pay, and the efficiency score of 45.2 is a real concern for 24/7 operation. But for a workstation that needs to crunch through renders, compiles, or virtual machines, this is a compelling option. Just make sure you have a beefy cooler and a motherboard with solid VRMs.