EPYC 4545P
VS
Core Ultra 9 275HX

EPYC 4545P vs Core Ultra 9 275HX

AMD

EPYC 4545P

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 9 275HX

24 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4545P

#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
127%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
122%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
122%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
116%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
116%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
115%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
111%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
111%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
109%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
103%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
102%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
100%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
88%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 275HX

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
117%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
107%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
102%
#43
Core Ultra 9 275HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
96%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($595) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 4545P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightEPYC 4545PCore Ultra 9 275HX
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($595)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 9 275HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($595 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightEPYC 4545PCore Ultra 9 275HX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($595)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 4545P and Core Ultra 9 275HX

AMD

EPYC 4545P

The EPYC 4545P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 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: 54,255 points. Launch price was $549.

Intel

Core Ultra 9 275HX

The Core Ultra 9 275HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 56,018 points. Launch price was $600.

Processing Power

The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 275HX offers 24 cores / 24 threads — the Core Ultra 9 275HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 275HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 275HX uses Arrow Lake-HX (2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Core Ultra 9 275HX's 56,018 — a 3.2% lead for the Core Ultra 9 275HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 275HX.

FeatureEPYC 4545PCore Ultra 9 275HX
Cores / Threads
16 / 32
24 / 24+50%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
5.4 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+11%
2.7 GHz
L3 Cache
64 MB (total)+78%
36 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
3 MB (per core)+200%
Process
4 nm
3 nm-25%
Architecture
Grado (2025)
Arrow Lake-HX (2025)
PassMark
54,255
56,018+3%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,835
Geekbench 6 Multi
17,908
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 9 275HX uses FCBGA2114 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 275HX — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Ultra 9 275HX supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4545P) vs 24 (Core Ultra 9 275HX) — the EPYC 4545P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 9 275HX).

FeatureEPYC 4545PCore Ultra 9 275HX
Socket
AM5
FCBGA2114
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
5600+111900%
DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
192
256 GB+139810033%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28+17%
24
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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the EPYC 4545P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4545P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 9 275HX). Both include integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4545P) and Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra 9 275HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 275HX targets High-End Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Core Ultra 9 275HX rivals Ryzen 9 9955HX.

FeatureEPYC 4545PCore Ultra 9 275HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
High-End Gaming Laptop