EPYC 4345P vs Xeon E7-8857 v2
EPYC 4345P
Xeon E7-8857 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8857 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,995) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+803%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,995) |
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 Xeon E7-8857 v2
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.
Xeon E7-8857 v2
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,304 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E7-8857 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — a 41.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4345P is built on the Grado (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the Xeon E7-8857 v2's 36,304 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E7-8857 v2. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 30 MB on the Xeon E7-8857 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+53% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+7% | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | — |
| PassMark | 36,006 | 36,304 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — the EPYC 4345P supports 111.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8857 v2 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 128 — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4345P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8857 v2). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8857 v2) — the Xeon E7-8857 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and C602J (Xeon E7-8857 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+250% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 1536+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
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 (Xeon E7-8857 v2). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon E7-8857 v2 rivals Xeon E7-4850 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E7-8857 v2 debuted at $3838. At current prices ($329 vs $2995), the EPYC 4345P is $2666 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 12.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — making the EPYC 4345P the 160.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4345P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-91% | $3838 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329-89% | $2995 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.4+804% | 12.1 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2014 |
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