EPYC 4244P vs Ryzen 9 5900X
EPYC 4244P
Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 9 5900X
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 9 5900X
The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4244P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 6.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 35.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,244 vs 21,000 (60.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,602 vs 2,174, a 17.9% lead for the EPYC 4244P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,244 vs 11,888 (5.6% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 64 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 27,164 | 38,955+43% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,244 | 21,000+87% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,602+20% | 2,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,244 | 11,888+6% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4244P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X — the EPYC 4244P supports 22.2% 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 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4244P) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900X) — 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 9 5900X).
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X). The EPYC 4244P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 5900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Workstation |
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