EPYC 4344P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
EPYC 4344P
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4344P and Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 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: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4344P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 12% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4344P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4344P scores 33,821 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 2.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 23,200 (17.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 2,175, a 10.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,896 vs 12,500 (147.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+13% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 64 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,821 | 34,549+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500 | 23,200+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 2,175+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,896 | 12,500+559% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4344P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4344P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the EPYC 4344P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4344P 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 4344P) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) — the EPYC 4344P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4344P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Entry Server | High-end Gaming |
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