EPYC 4484PX vs i9-14900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900KS
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.12
+21.6%
EPYC 4484PX
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
32.18

Core i9-14900KS outperforms EPYC 4484PX by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking72126
Place by popularity10not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.26
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency24.6725.36
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release dateMarch 2024 (recently)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$689$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.9 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data17,840 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX 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
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX 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 i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1628

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.

i9-14900KS 39.12
+21.6%
EPYC 4484PX 32.18

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.

i9-14900KS 62137
+21.6%
EPYC 4484PX 51115

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.12 32.18
Integrated graphics card 6.16 1.98
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 120 Watt

i9-14900KS has a 21.6% higher aggregate performance score, 211.1% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

EPYC 4484PX, on the other hand, has 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 4484PX in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-14900KS is a desktop processor while EPYC 4484PX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-14900KS and EPYC 4484PX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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