EPYC 4545P vs Ryzen 5 7600X
EPYC 4545P
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Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4545P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($595) | ✅ More affordable ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+75%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($595) | ✅ More affordable ($178) |
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 4545P and Ryzen 5 7600X
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.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 4545P has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 62.8% lead for the EPYC 4545P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+100% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 54,255+92% | 28,325 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,800 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4545P supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+111900% | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 | 128 GB+69904967% |
| 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4545P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4545P) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4545P launched at $549 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($595 vs $178), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $417 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4545P delivers 91.2 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 54.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | $299-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $595 | $178-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.2 | 159.1+74% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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