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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 4345P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $265 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,006 vs 36,487).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 4345P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4345P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4345P

2025

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $265 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 130W, a 65W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,006 vs 36,487).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.4 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 130W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 4345P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4345P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4345P better than EPYC 7303P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 4345P is ahead with a 28.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7303P pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. EPYC 7303P also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7303P is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

EPYC 4345P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4345P is $265 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $594 MSRP, and it gives you a 28.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7303P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 78.2% better value on MSRP (109.4 vs 61.4 PassMark/$), 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 4345P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 4345P Benchmark Check

EPYC 7303P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	257 FPS	159 FPS
medium	239 FPS	130 FPS
high	207 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	220 FPS	141 FPS
medium	185 FPS	113 FPS
high	153 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	68 FPS
medium	128 FPS	57 FPS
high	100 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	630 FPS	390 FPS
medium	526 FPS	346 FPS
high	436 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	329 FPS
medium	470 FPS	297 FPS
high	395 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	203 FPS
medium	281 FPS	186 FPS
high	265 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	127 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	900 FPS	644 FPS
medium	747 FPS	526 FPS
high	664 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	725 FPS	499 FPS
medium	581 FPS	406 FPS
high	504 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	310 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	368 FPS
medium	415 FPS	286 FPS
high	373 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
1080p
low	900 FPS	885 FPS
medium	900 FPS	806 FPS
high	856 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	772 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	696 FPS
medium	756 FPS	608 FPS
high	663 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	570 FPS	498 FPS
medium	509 FPS	445 FPS
high	459 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	337 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4345P and EPYC 7303P

EPYC 4345P

The EPYC 4345P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.

EPYC 7303P

The EPYC 7303P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7303P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7303P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P — a 47.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4345P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 7303P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the EPYC 7303P's 36,487 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 7303P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303P.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+62%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+58%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	36,006	36,487+1%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7303P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7303P — the EPYC 4345P supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4345P) vs 8 (EPYC 7303P). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 128 (EPYC 7303P) — the EPYC 7303P offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and SP3 (EPYC 7303P).

Feature	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
Socket	AM5	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+75%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	4096+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V, IOMMU virtualization. The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 7303P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488; EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	EPYC 7303P
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	AMD-V, IOMMU

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4345P launched at $329 MSRP, while the EPYC 7303P debuted at $594. On MSRP ($329 vs $594), the EPYC 4345P is $265 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 61.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7303P — making the EPYC 4345P the 56.2% better value option.