EPYC 4364P vs i7-6800K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.76
EPYC 4364P
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
22.61
+234%

EPYC 4364P outperforms Core i7-6800K by a whopping 234% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1034234
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.6945.96
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.5720.38
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$345$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 4364P has 2620% better value for money than i7-6800K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011AM5
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2828

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6800K 6.76
EPYC 4364P 22.61
+234%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6800K 10738
EPYC 4364P 35909
+234%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.76 22.61
Recency 31 May 2016 21 May 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 105 Watt

EPYC 4364P has a 234.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 4364P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6800K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while EPYC 4364P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6800K and EPYC 4364P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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