EPYC 7232P vs Ryzen 7 4980U

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 7232P

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4980U across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 4980U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,469 vs 17,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

EPYC 7232P

2019

Ryzen 7 4980U

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4980U across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,469 vs 17,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 4980U better than EPYC 7232P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7232P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 4980U 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 7232P is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 4980U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 4980U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 8.8% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 4980U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7232P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 4980U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7232P	Ryzen 7 4980U
1080p
low	146 FPS	171 FPS
medium	119 FPS	142 FPS
high	101 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	147 FPS
medium	103 FPS	120 FPS
high	84 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	83 FPS
medium	53 FPS	73 FPS
high	42 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7232P	Ryzen 7 4980U
1080p
low	264 FPS	198 FPS
medium	229 FPS	164 FPS
high	201 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	172 FPS
medium	205 FPS	146 FPS
high	182 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	138 FPS
medium	152 FPS	122 FPS
high	131 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7232P	Ryzen 7 4980U
1080p
low	443 FPS	437 FPS
medium	443 FPS	437 FPS
high	437 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	437 FPS
1440p
low	443 FPS	437 FPS
medium	385 FPS	437 FPS
high	335 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	437 FPS
medium	271 FPS	388 FPS
high	230 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7232P	Ryzen 7 4980U
1080p
low	443 FPS	437 FPS
medium	443 FPS	437 FPS
high	443 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	437 FPS
1440p
low	443 FPS	437 FPS
medium	443 FPS	437 FPS
high	443 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	426 FPS	437 FPS
medium	386 FPS	415 FPS
high	345 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7232P and Ryzen 7 4980U

EPYC 7232P

The EPYC 7232P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,712 points. Launch price was $450.

Ryzen 7 4980U

The Ryzen 7 4980U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,469 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7232P and Ryzen 7 4980U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7232P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4980U — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4980U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7232P uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4980U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7232P scores 17,712 against the Ryzen 7 4980U's 17,469 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7232P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the EPYC 7232P vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4980U.

Feature	EPYC 7232P	Ryzen 7 4980U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+55%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	17,712+1%	17,469

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7232P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 4980U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.