Ryzen 7 8700F vs EPYC 4245P
Ryzen 7 8700F
EPYC 4245P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8700F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8700F | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($257) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8700F | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($257) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 8700F and EPYC 4245P
Ryzen 7 8700F
The Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,240 points. Launch price was $270.
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 8700F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 8700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700F versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P — a 7.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 4245P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8700F scores 31,240 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,040 vs 12,000 (40.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,649 vs 3,347, a 23.3% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,500 vs 14,616 (7.9% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700F vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8700F | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+5% | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 31,240 | 31,135 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,040+50% | 12,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,649 | 3,347+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,500 | 14,616+8% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 8700F) vs 24 (EPYC 4245P) — the EPYC 4245P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: XB650,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700F) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8700F | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The EPYC 4245P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)), while the Ryzen 7 8700F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8700F targets High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU, EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700F rivals Core i7-14700F; EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8700F | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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