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EPYC 4245P
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 9 7950X3D
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 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 66.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,000 vs 38,581 (105.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,926, a 13.4% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 19,643 (29.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 31,135 | 62,323+100% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | 38,581+222% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+14% | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616 | 19,643+34% |
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 9 7950X3D) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 7950X3D 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 (EPYC 4245P) vs true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | — |
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