EPYC 7303 vs Ryzen 9 7945HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7945HX
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
34.42
+91.3%
EPYC 7303
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 130 Watt
17.99

Ryzen 9 7945HX outperforms EPYC 7303 by an impressive 91% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking111342
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data22.37
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency59.2313.10
Architecture codenameDragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)5 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$604

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm7 nm
Die size2x 71 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 million8,300 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFL1SP3
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 610M (400 - 2200 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes28128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7945HX 34.42
+91.3%
EPYC 7303 17.99

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7945HX 54668
+91.3%
EPYC 7303 28572

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.42 17.99
Recency 4 January 2023 5 September 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 9 7945HX has a 91.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 136.4% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7303, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7303 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7945HX is a notebook processor while EPYC 7303 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7945HX and EPYC 7303, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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