EPYC 4585PX vs Ryzen 5 3600
EPYC 4585PX
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4585PX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($826) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+159%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($826) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 4585PX and Ryzen 5 3600
EPYC 4585PX
The EPYC 4585PX 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 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 70,563 points. Launch price was $699.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4585PX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 4585PX has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4585PX versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 4585PX (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 4585PX uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4585PX scores 70,563 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 119.8% lead for the EPYC 4585PX. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4585PX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+36% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+300% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Grado (2025) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 70,563+299% | 17,685 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4585PX uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4585PX versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — the EPYC 4585PX supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4585PX supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4585PX) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the EPYC 4585PX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4585PX) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+139900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 | 128 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the EPYC 4585PX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4585PX) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The EPYC 4585PX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4585PX rivals Core Ultra 9 285K; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4585PX launched at $699 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($826 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $746 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4585PX delivers 85.4 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 88.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4585PX | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $199-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $826 | $80-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.4 | 221.1+159% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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