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 4464P

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
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4.9% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$409 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4464P.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,828 vs 47,185).

EPYC 4464P

2024

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4464P.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
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4.9% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$409 MSRP
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,828 vs 47,185).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4464P better than Ryzen 9 PRO 7945?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4464P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4464P is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

EPYC 4464P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 4464P is 4.9% more expensive on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $409 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is also 4.1% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 110.0 PassMark/$), 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 4464P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. 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 4464P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	252 FPS	269 FPS
medium	231 FPS	244 FPS
high	200 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	260 FPS
medium	183 FPS	212 FPS
high	153 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	180 FPS
medium	127 FPS	147 FPS
high	100 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	98 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	585 FPS	660 FPS
medium	493 FPS	567 FPS
high	385 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	555 FPS
medium	444 FPS	495 FPS
high	352 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	313 FPS
medium	268 FPS	283 FPS
high	238 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	214 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	1025 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	1114 FPS	1118 FPS
high	1037 FPS	1041 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	938 FPS	940 FPS
medium	832 FPS	836 FPS
high	751 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	573 FPS	574 FPS
medium	492 FPS	495 FPS
high	442 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	378 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	1180 FPS	1171 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	942 FPS	981 FPS
ultra	828 FPS	854 FPS
1440p
low	1000 FPS	1019 FPS
medium	873 FPS	888 FPS
high	748 FPS	762 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	639 FPS
4K
low	678 FPS	754 FPS
medium	594 FPS	658 FPS
high	525 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4464P and Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

EPYC 4464P

The EPYC 4464P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,185 points. Launch price was $399.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 46,828 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 4464P and Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). Both are built on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture using a 5 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 4464P scores 47,185 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945's 46,828 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 4464P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	47,185	46,828
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	28,905
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,206
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,832

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4464P versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — the EPYC 4464P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945).

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5200+103900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128	128 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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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 4464P) vs true (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4464P) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900; Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4464P launched at $429 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 debuted at $409. On MSRP ($429 vs $409), the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4464P delivers 110.0 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — making the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 the 4% better value option.