Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs EPYC 7601
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 5945 and EPYC 7601
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 7601
The EPYC 7601 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 34,549 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 1.5% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 32 / 64+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+47% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 34,549 | 35,059+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,175 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 8 (EPYC 7601). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+6553500% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming | — |
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