EPYC 4545P vs Xeon w7-2475X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4545P

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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Xeon w7-2475X

20 Cores40 Thrd225 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4545P

16 / 32

54,255

+2.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Xeon w7-2475X

20 / 40

53,211

0.0%

About PassMark

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

✅+2% higher PassMark.
✅+70.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Costs $1,240 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
✅Delivers 232.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 54,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.7 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4545P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4545P

2025

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅+2% higher PassMark.
✅+70.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Costs $1,240 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
✅Delivers 232.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 54,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.7 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4545P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4545P better than Xeon w7-2475X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-2475X is ahead with a 8.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4545P pulls ahead with 2% better PassMark. EPYC 4545P also has the bigger cache pool with 70.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 38 MB).

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 2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 70.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 38 MB).

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

EPYC 4545P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4545P is $1,240 cheaper on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $1,789 MSRP, and it gives you 2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon w7-2475X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 232.3% better value on MSRP (98.8 vs 29.7 PassMark/$), 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), 70.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 38 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 20/40. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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

Xeon w7-2475X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	286 FPS	334 FPS
medium	262 FPS	309 FPS
high	215 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	285 FPS
medium	218 FPS	234 FPS
high	167 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	196 FPS
medium	151 FPS	160 FPS
high	115 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	674 FPS	681 FPS
medium	580 FPS	576 FPS
high	434 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	567 FPS	553 FPS
medium	506 FPS	481 FPS
high	392 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	326 FPS
medium	289 FPS	286 FPS
high	255 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	850 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	679 FPS	1244 FPS
high	601 FPS	1139 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	543 FPS	956 FPS
high	469 FPS	862 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	657 FPS
medium	401 FPS	556 FPS
high	360 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	425 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	1072 FPS	1244 FPS
medium	966 FPS	1015 FPS
high	843 FPS	951 FPS
ultra	760 FPS	827 FPS
1440p
low	842 FPS	965 FPS
medium	747 FPS	834 FPS
high	652 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	624 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	714 FPS
medium	553 FPS	617 FPS
high	487 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4545P and Xeon w7-2475X

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.

Xeon w7-2475X

The Xeon w7-2475X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $1,789.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-2475X offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon w7-2475X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-2475X — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Xeon w7-2475X's 53,211 — a 1.9% lead for the EPYC 4545P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon w7-2475X.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	20 / 40+25%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+71%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	54,255+2%	53,211

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus 4800 on the Xeon w7-2475X — the EPYC 4545P supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w7-2475X supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4545P) vs 8 (Xeon w7-2475X). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4545P) vs 112 (Xeon w7-2475X) — the Xeon w7-2475X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and W790 (Xeon w7-2475X).

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5600+17%	4800
Max RAM Capacity	192	4096+2033%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	112+300%

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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 VT-x, VT-d (Xeon w7-2475X). The EPYC 4545P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon w7-2475X requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon w7-2475X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-2475X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4545P launched at $549 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-2475X debuted at $1789. On MSRP ($549 vs $1789), the EPYC 4545P is $1240 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4545P delivers 98.8 pts/$ vs 29.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-2475X — making the EPYC 4545P the 107.5% better value option.