Ryzen 7 7745HX vs EPYC 7302P
Ryzen 7 7745HX
EPYC 7302P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7745HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7745HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 7745HX and EPYC 7302P
Ryzen 7 7745HX
The Ryzen 7 7745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,515 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7302P
The EPYC 7302P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 32,690 points. Launch price was $825.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7745HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7302P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7302P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7745HX versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302P — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7745HX uses the Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm), while the EPYC 7302P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 32,515 against the EPYC 7302P's 32,690 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7302P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,606 vs 11,500 (47.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,623 vs 1,320, a 66.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 11,450 (20% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7745HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+55% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 32,515 | 32,690 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,606+62% | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,623+99% | 1,320 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+22% | 11,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7745HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7302P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7745HX versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302P — the Ryzen 7 7745HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7745HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7302P). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7745HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7302P) — the EPYC 7302P offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 7 7745HX) and SP3 (EPYC 7302P).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7745HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 4096 GB+6300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7745HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7745HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7745HX) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302P). The Ryzen 7 7745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the EPYC 7302P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7745HX targets Performance Gaming Laptop, EPYC 7302P targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7745HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; EPYC 7302P rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7745HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Performance Gaming Laptop | Server / Virtualization |
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