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Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz

89
/ 100
From $429
VS
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K wins by 1
EPYC 9454 — Zen 4 · 48C/96T · SP5
AMD

EPYC 9454

Zen 4 · 48C/96T · SP5

88
/ 100
From $5,225
Specdex verdict

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K lands at 89 and EPYC 9454 at 88. That puts Intel Core Ultra 7 365K ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set

Pick EPYC 9454 if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K leads on gaming (90 vs 68).

Creators & productivity

Tie

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K leads on efficiency (86 vs 78).

Value for money

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K more score per dollar ($429 vs $5,225).

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K 89
vs
88 EPYC 9454

Score breakdown

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
89
single 91
multi 89
gaming 90
efficiency 86
EPYC 9454
88
single 80
multi 88
gaming 68
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K versus EPYC 9454 — full spec comparison
Spec Intel Core Ultra 7 365K EPYC 9454
Architecture
Panther Lake
Zen 4
Cores
22 (8P+12E+2LP)
▲ 48
Socket
LGA1851
SP5
Release year
2025
2022
Threads
—
96

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

EPYC 9454

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 7 365K vs EPYC 9454

Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or EPYC 9454? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Intel Core Ultra 7 365K worth the price? +

At $429, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.

Is EPYC 9454 worth the price? +

At $5,225, EPYC 9454 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in multi.

Does Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or EPYC 9454 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for gaming, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or EPYC 9454? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — leads on gaming (90 vs 68). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for power efficiency, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or EPYC 9454? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — leads on efficiency (86 vs 78). Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost.