CPU
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EPYC 9015
Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | 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 (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | 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 9015 and Ryzen 9 8945H
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
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
Both the EPYC 9015 and Ryzen 9 8945H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 9015 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9015 scores 30,505 against the Ryzen 9 8945H's 30,240 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 9015. 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 1,400 vs 2,617, a 60.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 12,662 (14% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+300% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 8 MB+700% |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,505 | 30,240 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 17,500+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | 2,617+87% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 12,662+15% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9015 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9015 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9015) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 8945H). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9015) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 8945H) — the EPYC 9015 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 platform (EPYC 9015) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945H).
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+1500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+500% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945H). The Ryzen 9 8945H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the EPYC 9015 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads, Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6; Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads | Gaming |
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