EPYC 4345P vs Core i9-12900F
EPYC 4345P
Core i9-12900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
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 4345P and Core i9-12900F
EPYC 4345P
The EPYC 4345P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 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: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.
Core i9-12900F
The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-12900F offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F — a 7.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4345P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-12900F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the Core i9-12900F's 35,873 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+8% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+7% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 36,006 | 35,873 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus 4800 on the Core i9-12900F — the EPYC 4345P supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 20 (Core i9-12900F) — the EPYC 4345P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F).
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+17% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4345P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Core i9-12900F requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488; Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4345P launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i9-12900F debuted at $494. At current prices ($329 vs $370), the EPYC 4345P is $41 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 97.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-12900F — making the EPYC 4345P the 12.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-33% | $494 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329-11% | $370 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.4+13% | 97.0 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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