EPYC 7351P vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 7351P

2017

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌181.8% higher power demand at 155W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 moves to FP11 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 155W, a 100W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP11 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,871).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while EPYC 7351P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7351P

2017

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 155W, a 100W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP11 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌181.8% higher power demand at 155W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 moves to FP11 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,871).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while EPYC 7351P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 better than EPYC 7351P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7351P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7351P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is at an unclear MSRP at $400 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 23.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7351P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with FP11 and DDR5 instead of TR4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7351P Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7351P	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	183 FPS	272 FPS
medium	160 FPS	239 FPS
high	128 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	233 FPS
medium	126 FPS	184 FPS
high	96 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	161 FPS
medium	62 FPS	129 FPS
high	48 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7351P	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	353 FPS	402 FPS
medium	321 FPS	327 FPS
high	271 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	341 FPS
medium	279 FPS	287 FPS
high	239 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	257 FPS
medium	176 FPS	221 FPS
high	151 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7351P	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	614 FPS	615 FPS
medium	513 FPS	615 FPS
high	462 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	513 FPS	615 FPS
medium	428 FPS	588 FPS
high	376 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	381 FPS	509 FPS
medium	305 FPS	416 FPS
high	269 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7351P	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	622 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	588 FPS	615 FPS
high	504 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	476 FPS	602 FPS
medium	430 FPS	536 FPS
high	378 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	421 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7351P and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

EPYC 7351P

The EPYC 7351P 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 24,871 points. Launch price was $750.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7351P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7351P has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 51.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7351P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351P scores 24,871 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7351P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	EPYC 7351P	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.9 GHz+69%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,871+1%	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7351P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.