EPYC 4545P vs Xeon w7-2575X

AMD

EPYC 4545P

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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Intel

Xeon w7-2575X

22 Cores44 Thrd250 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

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

  • +2.5% higher PassMark.
  • +42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
  • Costs $1,140 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,689 MSRP).
  • Delivers 215.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 31.4 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,689 MSRP).
  • Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2575X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon w7-2575X

2024

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • 128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (52,951 vs 54,255).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
  • Lower PassMark per dollar, at 31.4 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($1,689 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
  • 284.6% higher power demand at 250W 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 w7-2575X?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-2575X is ahead with a 3.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4545P pulls ahead with 2.5% better PassMark. EPYC 4545P also has the bigger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 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 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
EPYC 4545P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4545P is $1,140 cheaper on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $1,689 MSRP, and it gives you 2.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon w7-2575X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 215.2% better value on MSRP (98.8 vs 31.4 PassMark/$), 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 2024), 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 22/44. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
1080p
low286 FPS340 FPS
medium262 FPS312 FPS
high215 FPS253 FPS
ultra181 FPS213 FPS
1440p
low262 FPS288 FPS
medium218 FPS235 FPS
high167 FPS178 FPS
ultra148 FPS157 FPS
4K
low182 FPS198 FPS
medium151 FPS161 FPS
high115 FPS121 FPS
ultra102 FPS108 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
1080p
low674 FPS693 FPS
medium580 FPS586 FPS
high434 FPS461 FPS
ultra375 FPS407 FPS
1440p
low567 FPS557 FPS
medium506 FPS486 FPS
high392 FPS401 FPS
ultra312 FPS329 FPS
4K
low320 FPS328 FPS
medium289 FPS289 FPS
high255 FPS263 FPS
ultra219 FPS233 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
1080p
low850 FPS1025 FPS
medium679 FPS1252 FPS
high601 FPS1143 FPS
ultra515 FPS875 FPS
1440p
low679 FPS1025 FPS
medium543 FPS961 FPS
high469 FPS864 FPS
ultra398 FPS656 FPS
4K
low484 FPS660 FPS
medium401 FPS559 FPS
high360 FPS498 FPS
ultra302 FPS425 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
1080p
low1072 FPS1252 FPS
medium966 FPS1015 FPS
high843 FPS951 FPS
ultra760 FPS827 FPS
1440p
low842 FPS969 FPS
medium747 FPS835 FPS
high652 FPS728 FPS
ultra566 FPS624 FPS
4K
low619 FPS716 FPS
medium553 FPS618 FPS
high487 FPS543 FPS
ultra421 FPS437 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4545P and Xeon w7-2575X

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon w7-2575X

The Xeon w7-2575X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 52,951 points. Launch price was $1,689.

Processing Power

The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-2575X offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon w7-2575X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-2575X — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w7-2575X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Xeon w7-2575X's 52,951 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 4545P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 45 MB on the Xeon w7-2575X.

FeatureEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
Cores / Threads
16 / 32
22 / 44+38%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+13%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz
3 GHz
L3 Cache
64 MB (total)+42%
45 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%
52,951
Geekbench 6 Single
2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi
19,640
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-2575X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4545P versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-2575X — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w7-2575X supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4545P) vs 4 (Xeon w7-2575X). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4545P) vs 64 (Xeon w7-2575X) — the Xeon w7-2575X offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-2575X).

FeatureEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
Socket
AM5
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
5600+111900%
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
192
2048 GB+1118480967%
RAM Channels
2
4+100%
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
28
64+129%
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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 true (Xeon w7-2575X). The EPYC 4545P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon w7-2575X requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon w7-2575X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

FeatureEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics
None
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
true
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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4545P launched at $549 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-2575X debuted at $1689. On MSRP ($549 vs $1689), the EPYC 4545P is $1140 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4545P delivers 98.8 pts/$ vs 31.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-2575X — making the EPYC 4545P the 103.7% better value option.

FeatureEPYC 4545PXeon w7-2575X
MSRP
$549-67%
$1689
Performance per Dollar
98.8+215%
31.4
Release Date
2025
2024