Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs EPYC 9015
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
EPYC 9015
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8945HS and EPYC 9015
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and EPYC 9015 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9015 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the EPYC 9015's 30,505 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,529 vs 15,000 (9.7% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 1,400, a 60.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,098 vs 11,000 (17.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+27% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 30,689 | 30,505 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529+10% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617+87% | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098+19% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9015 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The EPYC 9015 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 12 (EPYC 9015). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 128 (EPYC 9015) — the EPYC 9015 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and SP5 platform (EPYC 9015).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 4096 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 12+500% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS 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. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the EPYC 9015 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop, EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads |
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