PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 4364P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 34,827).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4364P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

EPYC 4364P

2024

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4364P.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,215 vs 34,827).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4364P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4364P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than EPYC 4364P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4364P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is 0.3% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 1.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 4364P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1.5% better value on MSRP (87.1 vs 85.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4364P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 4364P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	249 FPS	248 FPS
medium	232 FPS	231 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	218 FPS
medium	183 FPS	183 FPS
high	152 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	127 FPS	127 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	710 FPS	616 FPS
medium	565 FPS	516 FPS
high	465 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	597 FPS	525 FPS
medium	499 FPS	461 FPS
high	417 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	308 FPS
medium	297 FPS	276 FPS
high	278 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	228 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	855 FPS	871 FPS
medium	855 FPS	871 FPS
high	855 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	855 FPS	871 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	871 FPS
medium	855 FPS	870 FPS
high	790 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	581 FPS
medium	500 FPS	499 FPS
high	450 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	379 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	855 FPS	871 FPS
medium	855 FPS	871 FPS
high	855 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	852 FPS	847 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	871 FPS
medium	855 FPS	871 FPS
high	766 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	682 FPS	680 FPS
medium	600 FPS	599 FPS
high	531 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4364P and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 4364P and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Both are built on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture using a 5 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+2%	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	34,215	34,827+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,085	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,594	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% 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 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the EPYC 4364P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+157286300%	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4364P) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4364P) and AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	EPYC 4364P	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	AMD-V, IOMMU
Target Use	Entry Server	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4364P launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($399 vs $400), the EPYC 4364P is $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4364P delivers 85.8 pts/$ vs 87.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 the 1.5% better value option.