EPYC 4545P vs Ryzen 9 7940HX
EPYC 4545P
Ryzen 9 7940HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($595) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($595) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 9 7940HX
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 9 7940HX
The Ryzen 9 7940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2024-01-01. It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 53,628 points. Launch price was $600.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 4545P and Ryzen 9 7940HX share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940HX — a 3.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Ryzen 9 7940HX's 53,628 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 4545P. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 54,255+1% | 53,628 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus 5200 on the Ryzen 9 7940HX — the EPYC 4545P supports 7.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4545P supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 128 — 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 FL1 (Ryzen 9 7940HX).
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+8% | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192+50% | 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 4545P) and AMD Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7940HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 9 7940HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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