CPU
GPU
EPYC 4245P
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
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 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 3.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 4245P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,000 vs 16,529 (31.8% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 2,617, a 24.5% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 13,098 (11% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,135+1% | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,000 | 16,529+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,347+28% | 2,617 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,616+12% | 13,098 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4245P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (EPYC 4245P) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the EPYC 4245P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS 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 AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) (EPYC 4245P) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | EPYC 4245P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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