AMD EPYC 4344P vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear overall winner in the AMD EPYC 4344P, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The EPYC part leads by a consistent margin across most Cinebench workloads, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scoring its own notable victories in a few PassMark tests.

Starting with the rendering workloads, the EPYC 4344P posts a score of 2886 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, which is 2.7% ahead of the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 2809. The single-core R15 test shows a similar pattern: 407 versus 396, a 2.8% edge for the EPYC. Moving to Cinebench R20, the EPYC scores 12027 in multi-core and 1697 in single-core, while the Ryzen 7 PRO scores 11708 and 1652 respectively, each representing a 2.7% advantage for the EPYC. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23, where the EPYC's multi-core score of 28636 beats the Ryzen's 27877 by 2.7%, and its single-core score of 4042 beats 3935 by the same 2.7% margin.

The PassMark suite tells a more varied story. The EPYC 4344P dominates in data compression with a score of 402701, which is 4.1% above the Ryzen 7 PRO's 386829. The encryption test shows an even larger gap: the EPYC scores 24476 versus 22821, a 7.3% advantage. Integer math also favors the EPYC, with 105779 against 103330, a 2.4% lead. The multi-thread PassMark score gives the EPYC a 1.8% win, 33325 versus 32733.

The biggest single-test victory belongs to the EPYC in the PassMark physics test, where it scores 1987 against 1699 for the Ryzen 7 PRO, a substantial 17% advantage. Random string sorting also goes to the EPYC with 49001 versus 46759, a 4.8% lead. Extended instructions show a narrow 1.3% win for the EPYC, 29582 versus 29216.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 does strike back in three tests. Its most significant win is in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3849 against the EPYC's 3526, an 8.4% advantage. The same result appears in the redundant "singlethread" entry, confirming the margin. The Ryzen also edges out the EPYC in find prime numbers, 166 versus 165, a 0.6% difference. In floating point math, the two are essentially tied: 63332 for the Ryzen against 63309 for the EPYC, a delta of 0%.

Overall, the database's average benchmark score puts the EPYC 4344P at 45122, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094 (a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i5-14600 at 44889 (0.5% ahead). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 averages 43704, sitting in the 88th percentile, with its closest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43717 (0% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 43689 (0% difference).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD EPYC 4344P wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins 4. The EPYC's victories span all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, plus most PassMark workloads.

Q: Is there any test where the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 beats the EPYC by a large margin?

A: Yes, the PassMark single-thread test. The Ryzen 7 PRO scores 3849 versus the EPYC's 3526, an 8.4% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across all recorded benchmarks.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The EPYC 4344P scores 28636, which is 2.7% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO's 27877. This is consistent with the 2.7% margins seen in the R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: What is the difference in the PassMark physics test?

A: The EPYC 4344P scores 1987, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 1699. This gives the EPYC a 17% lead, the largest percentage advantage in any benchmark between these two processors.

Q: Are the two processors close in overall average benchmark scores?

A: The EPYC 4344P has an average benchmark score of 45122, compared to 43704 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. The EPYC sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 7 PRO sits in the 88th percentile.

Q: In which PassMark tests does the Ryzen 7 PRO win?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO wins the find prime numbers test (166 versus 165), the floating point math test (63332 versus 63309), and the single-thread test (3849 versus 3526). The floating point result is effectively a tie with a 0% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 4344P is the stronger choice for multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28636 and R20 multi-core score of 12027 show a consistent 2.7% advantage over the Ryzen 7 PRO across all three Cinebench generations. The EPYC also leads in PassMark multi-thread (33325 versus 32733), making it the better option for heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and simulation work.

The EPYC's 17% win in the PassMark physics test is notable. Physics calculations are common in scientific computing and game engine workloads, and this margin suggests the EPYC 4344P handles such computational patterns with significantly more headroom. The 7.3% lead in data encryption and the 4.1% lead in data compression further reinforce the EPYC as the pick for security-related workloads and file compression tasks, where its 402701 compression score and 24476 encryption score outpace the Ryzen's 386829 and 22821 respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 makes its case for single-threaded responsiveness. Its 8.4% advantage in PassMark single-thread (3849 versus 3526) is the clearest differentiator. For applications that rely on per-core performance, such as legacy database queries, certain spreadsheet operations, or lightly threaded productivity software, the Ryzen 7 PRO will feel snappier. Its near-tie in floating point math (63332 versus 63309) means there is no meaningful penalty in FP-heavy code, and the tiny 0.6% win in find prime numbers shows parity in prime-calculation workloads.

For mixed-use server or workstation deployments, the EPYC 4344P is the safer default given its 13-win record and higher average score of 45122 versus 43704. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is preferable when the workload profile skews toward single-threaded tasks and the 8.4% single-thread advantage would translate into perceptible daily gains.

Specification Differences

The two processors share most of their core specifications. Both are AMD parts with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. Both use the AMD Socket AM5, feature Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, are built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and have identical cache configurations: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3.

The first difference appears in the PCIe lane count. The EPYC 4344P supports Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). This gives the EPYC four additional lanes for expansion devices such as NVMe storage, network adapters, or GPU connectivity.

The release dates differ. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 was released on 2023-06-12, while the EPYC 4344P came later on 2024-05-20. The part numbers also differ: the EPYC is listed as 100-000001479, and the Ryzen 7 PRO as 100-000000599. The EPYC 4344P has a launch MSRP of $329; the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

All other recorded specifications are identical. Both support DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, both feature ECC memory support, both include Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, and both have locked multipliers. The market segment for both is listed as Server/Workstation, and both are marked as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. They are built on Zen 4, use the Raphael codename, and are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is identical at 6,570 million, and the die size is the same at 71 mm². Both have the same cache hierarchy: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3.

The generation labels differ in the database. The EPYC 4344P is listed under the generation "EPYC (Zen 4 (Raphael))", while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is listed as "Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Raphael))". This reflects their product family branding rather than a change in underlying silicon. Both are built from the same Raphael design, which explains the identical clocks, cache, and power characteristics.

The key architectural differentiator is the PCIe configuration. The EPYC 4344P exposes 28 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, whereas the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 exposes 24 Gen 5 lanes. This difference does not change compute performance, but it does affect platform capability for I/O-heavy server workloads. The EPYC's additional lanes allow for more direct-attached storage or additional accelerators without needing a PCIe switch.

Both processors include Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, which is unusual for server-class parts and indicates that both are derived from the same consumer-oriented Raphael die with an enabled iGPU. ECC memory support is present on both, confirming their suitability for reliability-sensitive environments. The identical 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 bus mean memory performance is not a differentiator between the two.

In terms of production status, both are Active. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 launched earlier on 2023-06-12, while the EPYC 4344P followed on 2024-05-20. Given the shared architecture and nearly identical specifications, the recorded benchmark differences likely stem from firmware, validation, or binning differences between the EPYC and PRO product lines rather than architectural divergence. The EPYC's higher average score of 45122 versus 43704, combined with its 89th percentile ranking against the Ryzen 7 PRO's 88th percentile, suggests the EPYC 4344P carries a slight performance edge despite the same core design.