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 4545P

2025

Why buy it

✅+58.2% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.
✅Delivers 29.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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22.3% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$449 MSRP

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,293 vs 54,255).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4545P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 76.4 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

EPYC 4545P

2025

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅+58.2% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.
✅Delivers 29.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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22.3% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$449 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,293 vs 54,255).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4545P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 76.4 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4545P better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4545P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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, EPYC 4545P is the better fit. You are getting 58.2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

EPYC 4545P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4545P is 22.3% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you 58.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 26.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 29.4% better value on MSRP (98.8 vs 76.4 PassMark/$), 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 4545P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 4545P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	286 FPS	266 FPS
medium	262 FPS	247 FPS
high	215 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	258 FPS
medium	218 FPS	215 FPS
high	167 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	179 FPS
medium	151 FPS	149 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	674 FPS	857 FPS
medium	580 FPS	737 FPS
high	434 FPS	580 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	493 FPS
1440p
low	567 FPS	722 FPS
medium	506 FPS	611 FPS
high	392 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	396 FPS
medium	289 FPS	339 FPS
high	255 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	273 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	850 FPS	857 FPS
medium	679 FPS	857 FPS
high	601 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	857 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	857 FPS
medium	543 FPS	851 FPS
high	469 FPS	786 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	558 FPS
medium	401 FPS	479 FPS
high	360 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	362 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	1072 FPS	857 FPS
medium	966 FPS	857 FPS
high	843 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	760 FPS	782 FPS
1440p
low	842 FPS	857 FPS
medium	747 FPS	760 FPS
high	652 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	618 FPS
medium	553 FPS	556 FPS
high	487 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	428 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4545P and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

EPYC 4545P

The EPYC 4545P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,255 points. Launch price was $549.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 4545P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 7.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 45.1% lead for the EPYC 4545P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+8%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	4.4 GHz+47%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	54,255+58%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4545P supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192	128 GB+69904967%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4545P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4545P) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4545P launched at $549 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. On MSRP ($549 vs $449), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $100 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4545P delivers 98.8 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the EPYC 4545P the 25.6% better value option.