EPYC 4465P vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D
EPYC 4465P
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4465P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($399) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($399) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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 4465P and Ryzen 9 7900X3D
EPYC 4465P
The EPYC 4465P 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 50,216 points. Launch price was $399.
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 50,213 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 4465P and Ryzen 9 7900X3D share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4465P versus 5.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7900X3D — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7900X3D (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The EPYC 4465P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7900X3D uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4465P scores 50,216 against the Ryzen 9 7900X3D's 50,213 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 4465P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4465P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7900X3D.
| Feature | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 50,216 | 50,213 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 5200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4465P) and AM5 (Ryzen 9 7900X3D).
| Feature | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4465P) and AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7900X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4465P rivals Core i7-14700K; Ryzen 9 7900X3D rivals Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4465P launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7900X3D debuted at $599. At current prices ($399 vs $389), the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4465P delivers 125.9 pts/$ vs 129.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7900X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7900X3D the 2.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4465P | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-33% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $389-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.9 | 129.1+3% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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