Ryzen 9 7945HX vs EPYC 7401
Ryzen 9 7945HX
EPYC 7401
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7945HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7945HX | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7945HX | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
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 9 7945HX and EPYC 7401
Ryzen 9 7945HX
The Ryzen 9 7945HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023-03-12. It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 54,425 points. Launch price was $700.
EPYC 7401
The EPYC 7401 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 55,280 points. Launch price was $1,850.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7945HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7401 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7401 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7945HX versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401 — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7945HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7945HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm), while the EPYC 7401 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 54,425 against the EPYC 7401's 55,280 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7401. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7945HX | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+80% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 54,425 | 55,280+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 34,521 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,774 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,214 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7945HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7401 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7945HX versus 2666 on the EPYC 7401 — the EPYC 7401 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7401 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 7945HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7401). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7945HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7401) — the EPYC 7401 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7945HX) and SP3 (EPYC 7401).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7945HX | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+3276700% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7945HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7945HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7945HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7401). The Ryzen 9 7945HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the EPYC 7401 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7945HX targets Extreme Gaming / Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7945HX rivals Core i9-14900HX; EPYC 7401 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7945HX | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Extreme Gaming / Mobile Workstation | — |
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