EPYC 7551 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 7551

2017

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,844 vs 26,054).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7551, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while EPYC 7551 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7551

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,844 vs 26,054).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7551, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while EPYC 7551 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than EPYC 7551?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7551 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 20.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 20.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 32/64. 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.

EPYC 7551 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7551	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	187 FPS	159 FPS
medium	165 FPS	131 FPS
high	132 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	140 FPS
medium	127 FPS	113 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	78 FPS
medium	63 FPS	68 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7551	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	207 FPS	511 FPS
medium	188 FPS	431 FPS
high	160 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	431 FPS
medium	163 FPS	377 FPS
high	141 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	267 FPS
medium	103 FPS	236 FPS
high	92 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7551	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	620 FPS	649 FPS
medium	518 FPS	529 FPS
high	466 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	543 FPS
medium	432 FPS	449 FPS
high	378 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	396 FPS
medium	308 FPS	320 FPS
high	270 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7551	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	646 FPS	651 FPS
medium	646 FPS	651 FPS
high	646 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	651 FPS
medium	584 FPS	651 FPS
high	500 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	526 FPS
medium	427 FPS	473 FPS
high	375 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7551 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

EPYC 7551

The EPYC 7551 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,844 points. Launch price was $3,400.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7551 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7551 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The EPYC 7551 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551 scores 25,844 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	EPYC 7551	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+300%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.6 GHz+53%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+100%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	25,844	26,054

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7551 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.