AMD EPYC 9R45 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz
AMD EPYC 9R45 and Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz are both server processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.
AMD EPYC 9R45 lists no socket and Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz lists no socket, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.
| Metric | AMD EPYC 9R45 | Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 3,812 | 3,258 |
| Multicore | 6,940 | 8,040 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Base clock | Not listed | 2.3 GHz |
| Turbo clock | Not listed | 4 GHz |
| Typical TDP | Not listed | Not listed |
| Socket | Not listed | Not listed |
| Class | Server | Server |
| Release / first seen | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD EPYC 9R45 has a PassMark single-core score of 3,812, compared with 3,258 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz. AMD EPYC 9R45 has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD EPYC 9R45 has a PassMark multicore score of 6,940, compared with 8,040 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz. Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
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Sources and data freshness
- AMD EPYC 9R45 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8581C @ 2.30GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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