EPYC 4245P vs Ryzen 5 7600X
EPYC 4245P
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Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
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 Ryzen 5 7600X
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.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 4245P and Ryzen 5 7600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 9.5% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,000 vs 15,300 (24.2% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,900, a 14.3% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 13,800 (5.7% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 31,135+10% | 28,325 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | 15,300+28% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+15% | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616+6% | 13,800 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. 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 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 7600X 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. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | Gaming |
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