EPYC 4364P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

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EPYC 4364P

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

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EPYC 4364P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4364P

8 / 16

34,215

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

12 / 24

34,549

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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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.

EPYC 4364P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 4364P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,000 vs 23,200).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

2022

Why buy it

✅+10.5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while EPYC 4364P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4364P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4364P better than Ryzen 9 PRO 5945?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is the stronger fit. You are getting 10.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4364P is the better buy right now. EPYC 4364P comes in at an unclear MSRP at $399 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 19.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 10.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (85.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4364P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4364P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

EPYC 4364P

The EPYC 4364P 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 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4364P 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 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 13.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 23,200 (10% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,085 vs 2,175, a 34.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 12,500 (22% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+15%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+50%	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	34,215	34,549
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000	23,200+10%
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085+42%	2,175
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594+25%	12,500

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4364P 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 4364P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the EPYC 4364P supports 62.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 50% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+63%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.