EPYC 7301 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7301

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7301 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,777 vs 14,991).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7301, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

EPYC 7301

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7301 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,777 vs 14,991).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7301, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7301 better than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7301 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 7301 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7301 is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7301 still looks like the safer overall buy. EPYC 7301 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

EPYC 7301 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7301	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	183 FPS	171 FPS
medium	160 FPS	140 FPS
high	128 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	146 FPS
medium	126 FPS	118 FPS
high	96 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	69 FPS
medium	62 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7301	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	206 FPS	180 FPS
medium	187 FPS	153 FPS
high	160 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	157 FPS
medium	163 FPS	136 FPS
high	141 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	127 FPS
medium	103 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7301	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	375 FPS	369 FPS
high	375 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	375 FPS	369 FPS
high	375 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	305 FPS	369 FPS
high	269 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7301	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	375 FPS	369 FPS
high	375 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	375 FPS	369 FPS
high	375 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	369 FPS
medium	375 FPS	369 FPS
high	375 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	285 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7301 and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

EPYC 7301

The EPYC 7301 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,991 points. Launch price was $825.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,777 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7301 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7301 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the EPYC 7301 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U — a 41.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The EPYC 7301 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U uses Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7301 scores 14,991 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U's 14,777 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7301. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7301 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U.

Feature	EPYC 7301	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+29%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+700%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,991+1%	14,777

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7301 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.