EPYC 7371 vs Ryzen 9 8945H
EPYC 7371
Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7371 and Ryzen 9 8945H
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Ryzen 9 8945H
The Ryzen 9 8945H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,240 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7371 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8945H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 7371 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7371 scores 30,156 against the Ryzen 9 8945H's 30,240 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 17,500 (15.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,216 vs 2,617, a 73.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,941 vs 12,662 (58.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+300% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 8 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,156 | 30,240 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 17,500+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,216 | 2,617+115% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,941 | 12,662+82% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7371 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945H — the Ryzen 9 8945H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7371) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 8945H). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7371) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 8945H) — the EPYC 7371 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7371) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945H).
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 8945H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945H). The Ryzen 9 8945H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134; Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server Workloads | Gaming |
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