AMD EPYC 4244P vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD EPYC 4244P are separated by nearly five years of architecture, yet their average benchmark scores sit within a hair of each other. The Ryzen 7 3700X averages 34260 points, while the EPYC 4244P averages 34220 points, a negligible 0.1% delta that places both at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The similarity ends there. The EPYC 4244P wins 12 of the 13 head-to-head comparisons, often by double-digit margins, while the Ryzen 7 3700X manages a single narrow victory. This is a contest between a desktop veteran and a modern server chip, and the data shows the gap is mostly about generation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The EPYC 4244P dominates the headline multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 2327 against the Ryzen’s 2092, a 10.1% advantage. That margin expands in PassMark’s multi-thread test, where the EPYC posts 26797 versus 22458, a 16.2% lead. The story is even more pronounced in floating-point and integer math. The EPYC’s 45546 floating-point score beats the Ryzen’s 39005 by 14.4%, and its 78709 integer score tops the Ryzen’s 66399 by 15.6%. These are not marginal wins; they represent a clear generational leap in per-core efficiency.

Single-thread performance is where the EPYC 4244P truly runs away. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 328 versus the Ryzen’s 204, a staggering 37.8% delta. PassMark single-thread shows a similar story: 3710 for the EPYC against 2656 for the Ryzen, a 28.4% gap. The EPYC’s 5.10 GHz boost clock, against the Ryzen’s 4.40 GHz, explains much of this. The result is that the EPYC is not just faster in parallel workloads; it is dramatically faster when a single core is the bottleneck.

The margin narrows in some specific tasks, but the EPYC still wins. Data compression favors the EPYC by a slim 2.1% (302606 versus 296379). Extended instructions show a 13.1% EPYC lead (22149 versus 19241). Random string sorting goes to the EPYC by 15.6% (38048 versus 32131). The most lopsided result outside of single-core is find prime numbers, where the EPYC scores 187 against the Ryzen’s 99, a 47.1% blowout. Physics simulation is nearly as stark, with the EPYC winning 1981 to 1181, a 40.4% margin.

The Ryzen 7 3700X’s only victory comes in data encryption. It scores 18900 against the EPYC’s 18232, a 3.7% edge. This is a notable outlier in an otherwise one-sided matchup. It suggests the Ryzen’s Zen 2 architecture retains a specific strength in encryption workloads, despite being older and running on DDR4 memory. For every other measured task, the EPYC 4244P is the faster processor, often by a wide margin.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 4244P is the clear choice for compute-heavy, multi-threaded server or workstation tasks. Its wins in PassMark multi-thread, floating-point math, and integer math indicate strong performance in scientific computing, financial modeling, and content rendering. The 47.1% lead in find prime numbers points to a substantial advantage in cryptography and number-theoretic calculations. The 40.4% win in physics suggests the EPYC is better suited for simulation workloads that rely on rigid body dynamics or particle systems.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the EPYC is again superior. The 37.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 28.4% lead in PassMark single-thread mean it will handle legacy software, database queries, and lightly-threaded applications with significantly less latency. The EPYC’s higher boost clock and newer Zen 4 architecture make it the better processor for any workload that cannot scale across all cores.

The Ryzen 7 3700X’s niche is narrow but real. Its 3.7% win in data encryption makes it the better option for encryption-heavy tasks, such as VPN gateways or disk encryption. It also has the advantage of being a desktop platform with a lower launch MSRP, but that is a separate consideration. For general-purpose computing, the Ryzen is not competitive with the EPYC on any metric except that one encryption test. The data shows the EPYC is the superior processor for virtually every standard benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different eras and different market segments. The Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 part on the “Matisse” codename, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost of 4.40 GHz. The EPYC 4244P is a Zen 4 part on the “Raphael” codename, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It has fewer cores—6 cores and 12 threads—but much higher clocks: 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The EPYC’s transistor count is 6,570 million versus the Ryzen’s 3,800 million, despite the EPYC having a smaller die at 71 mm² versus the Ryzen’s 74 mm². The denser 5 nm process allows the EPYC to fit more transistors into a slightly smaller area.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 32 MB of L3, but the L2 cache is doubled on the EPYC: 1 MB per core versus 512 KB per core on the Ryzen. This larger L2 cache gives the EPYC a per-core performance advantage in many workloads. Memory support is another generational leap. The Ryzen uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The EPYC uses DDR5 with the same dual-channel configuration but a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, a 62.5% increase. The EPYC also supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen does not.

Platform features further separate the two. The Ryzen 7 3700X uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 24 lanes. The EPYC 4244P uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes. The EPYC also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, whereas the Ryzen has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking; the EPYC’s multiplier is locked. The Ryzen launched in July 2019 with a launch MSRP of $329, while the EPYC launched in May 2024 with a launch MSRP of $229. Both are 65 W TDP parts, but the EPYC’s higher boost clock and newer architecture deliver more performance within that envelope.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X’s 4.40 GHz.

Q: Does the EPYC 4244P support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD EPYC 4244P supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The EPYC 4244P supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 3700X supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The EPYC 4244P has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L2 cache per core?

A: The EPYC 4244P has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Ryzen 7 3700X has 512 KB per core.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P includes Radeon Graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not have integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD EPYC 4244P is the faster processor in nearly every measurable way. It wins 12 of 13 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 2.1% in data compression to 47.1% in find prime numbers. The EPYC’s single-core advantage is massive, and its multi-threaded lead is substantial despite having fewer cores. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s sole win in data encryption is a narrow, niche victory.

For anyone building a server or workstation where performance matters, the EPYC 4244P is the obvious choice. Its DDR5 memory support, ECC capability, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and integrated graphics make it a more modern and capable platform. The Ryzen 7 3700X remains viable only for desktop users on the AM4 platform who prioritize encryption performance. For all other tasks, the EPYC 4244P’s higher clocks and newer architecture deliver decisive wins. The Ryzen’s extra two cores cannot compensate for the EPYC’s per-core superiority. The verdict is clear: pick the EPYC 4244P for raw performance, and the Ryzen 7 3700X only if you have a specific need for its encryption edge or a pre-existing AM4 motherboard.