EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 5 7600
EPYC 4244P
Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4244P and Ryzen 5 7600
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Ryzen 5 7600
The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 4244P and Ryzen 5 7600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600 uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Ryzen 5 7600's 27,013 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 4244P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,244 vs 14,500 (25.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,602 vs 2,800, a 7.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,244 vs 12,000 (6.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 27,164 | 27,013 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,244 | 14,500+29% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,602 | 2,800+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,244 | 12,000+7% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4244P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4244P) and A620,B650,X670,B840,B850,X870 (Ryzen 5 7600).
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 7600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4244P) and Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 5 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Gaming |
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