EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 7 5700X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4244P

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

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EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 7 5700X Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4244P

6 / 12

27,164

+2.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 / 16

26,609

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 7 5700X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 7 5700X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 4244P

2024

Why buy it

✅+23% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (11,244 vs 14,000).

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅+24.5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,116 vs 2,602).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4244P, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while EPYC 4244P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while EPYC 4244P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4244P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4244P better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. EPYC 4244P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5700X is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700X is the stronger fit. You are getting 24.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4244P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. EPYC 4244P comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Ryzen 7 5700X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 24.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 7 5700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4244P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 7 5700X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4244P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 10.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 2.1% lead for the EPYC 4244P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,244 vs 14,000 (21.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,602 vs 2,116, a 20.6% lead for the EPYC 4244P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,244 vs 9,715 (14.6% advantage for the EPYC 4244P). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 4244P	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+11%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	512K (per core)+51100%
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	27,164+2%	26,609
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,244	14,000+25%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,602+23%	2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,244+16%	9,715

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4244P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4244P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the EPYC 4244P supports 62.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4244P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 50% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4244P) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the EPYC 4244P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4244P) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	EPYC 4244P	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+63%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4244P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The EPYC 4244P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.