EPYC 4245P vs Core Ultra 7 255H
EPYC 4245P
Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 4245P and Core Ultra 7 255H
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Core Ultra 7 255H
The Core Ultra 7 255H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,932 points. Launch price was $514.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255H has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255H — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses Arrow Lake-H (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Core Ultra 7 255H's 30,932 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,800, a 17.8% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 15,700 (7.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255H.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 16+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+33% | 24 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Arrow Lake-H (2025) |
| PassMark | 31,135 | 30,932 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+20% | 2,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616 | 15,700+7% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4245P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The EPYC 4245P supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (EPYC 4245P) vs 28 (Core Ultra 7 255H) — the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255H).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4245P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 4245P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 255H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) and Intel Arc Graphics 140T (Core Ultra 7 255H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Core Ultra 7 255H targets High-End Laptop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel Arc Graphics 140T |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | High-End Laptop |
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