EPYC 4545P vs Ryzen AI Max+ 395
EPYC 4545P
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4545P
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI Max+ 395
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 AI Max+ 395
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 55,025 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 4545P and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 55,025 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 54,255 | 55,025+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports 35.3% 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. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4545P) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4545P) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — the EPYC 4545P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395).
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600 | 8000+43% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192+50% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
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 8060S (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4545P launched at $549 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 debuted at $0. At current prices ($595 vs $0), the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is $595 cheaper.
| Feature | EPYC 4545P | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $595 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.2 | — |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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