Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs EPYC 4364P
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
EPYC 4364P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4364P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($334) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($334) |
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 PRO 5945 and EPYC 4364P
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 4364P
The EPYC 4364P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4364P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P — a 13.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 3 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 4364P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 34,549 against the EPYC 4364P's 34,215 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,200 vs 21,000 (10% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,175 vs 3,085, a 34.6% lead for the EPYC 4364P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,500 vs 15,594 (22% advantage for the EPYC 4364P). L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+100% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,549 | 34,215 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,200+10% | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,175 | 3,085+42% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,500 | 15,594+25% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4364P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P — the EPYC 4364P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 28 (EPYC 4364P) — the EPYC 4364P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4364P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming, EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900; EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 4364P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming | Entry Server |
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