EPYC 4545P vs Xeon w7-3455

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4545P

16 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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Xeon w7-3455

24 Cores48 Thrd270 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4545P

16 / 32

54,255

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Xeon w7-3455

24 / 48

54,925

+1.2%

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

✅Costs $1,940 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $2,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 347.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 22.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $2,489 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 270W, a 205W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon w7-3455 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3455 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (54,255 vs 54,925).

Xeon w7-3455

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% 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 per dollar, at 22.1 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($2,489 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌315.4% higher power demand at 270W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4545P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4545P

2025

Xeon w7-3455

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,940 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $2,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 347.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 98.8 vs 22.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $2,489 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 270W, a 205W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon w7-3455 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% 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 w7-3455 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (54,255 vs 54,925).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 22.1 vs 98.8 PassMark/$ ($2,489 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌315.4% higher power demand at 270W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4545P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-3455 better than EPYC 4545P?

Yes. Xeon w7-3455 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w7-3455 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.5% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w7-3455 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon w7-3455 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 4545P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon w7-3455 is 353.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,489 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 4545P is also 347.8% better value on MSRP (98.8 vs 22.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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). 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 w7-3455 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
1080p
low	286 FPS	311 FPS
medium	262 FPS	301 FPS
high	215 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	270 FPS
medium	218 FPS	233 FPS
high	167 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	184 FPS
medium	151 FPS	157 FPS
high	115 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	106 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
1080p
low	674 FPS	682 FPS
medium	580 FPS	593 FPS
high	434 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	427 FPS
1440p
low	567 FPS	551 FPS
medium	506 FPS	489 FPS
high	392 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	324 FPS
medium	289 FPS	288 FPS
high	255 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
1080p
low	850 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	679 FPS	1057 FPS
high	601 FPS	974 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	1002 FPS
medium	543 FPS	888 FPS
high	469 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	600 FPS
medium	401 FPS	517 FPS
high	360 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	397 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
1080p
low	1072 FPS	1291 FPS
medium	966 FPS	1015 FPS
high	843 FPS	982 FPS
ultra	760 FPS	850 FPS
1440p
low	842 FPS	1045 FPS
medium	747 FPS	906 FPS
high	652 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	778 FPS
medium	553 FPS	679 FPS
high	487 FPS	583 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 w7-3455

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 w7-3455

The Xeon w7-3455 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 54,925 points. Launch price was $2,489.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4545P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-3455 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon w7-3455 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4545P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3455 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4545P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4545P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w7-3455 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4545P scores 54,255 against the Xeon w7-3455's 54,925 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon w7-3455. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4545P vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3455.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+20%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	67.5 MB+5%
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	54,925+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4545P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-3455 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 w7-3455 — the EPYC 4545P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w7-3455 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4545P) vs 8 (Xeon w7-3455). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4545P) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3455) — the Xeon w7-3455 offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4545P) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3455).

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192	4096 GB+2236962033%
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 true (Xeon w7-3455). The EPYC 4545P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon w7-3455 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4545P rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Xeon w7-3455 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 4545P	Xeon w7-3455
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 w7-3455 debuted at $2489. On MSRP ($549 vs $2489), the EPYC 4545P is $1940 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4545P delivers 98.8 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3455 — making the EPYC 4545P the 127% better value option.