Ryzen 9 8945H vs EPYC 7371
Ryzen 9 8945H
EPYC 7371
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 8945H and EPYC 7371
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8945H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7371 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8945H uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 7371 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8945H scores 30,240 against the EPYC 7371's 30,156 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 15,000 (15.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 1,216, a 73.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,662 vs 6,941 (58.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+37% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+29% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 30,240 | 30,156 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500+17% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617+115% | 1,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,662+82% | 6,941 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8945H uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7371 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945H versus DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 — 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: 2 (Ryzen 9 8945H) vs 8 (EPYC 7371). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 8945H) vs 128 (EPYC 7371) — the EPYC 7371 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945H) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7371).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 2048 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
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 (Ryzen 9 8945H) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371). The Ryzen 9 8945H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming, EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H; EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Gaming | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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