EPYC 7502 vs EPYC 9174F
EPYC 7502
EPYC 9174F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9174F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4242%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7502 and EPYC 9174F
EPYC 7502
The EPYC 7502 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 52,107 points. Launch price was $2,600.
EPYC 9174F
The EPYC 9174F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 52,249 points. Launch price was $3,850.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7502 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 9174F offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7502 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502 versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9174F — a 27.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9174F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The EPYC 7502 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 9174F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7502 scores 52,107 against the EPYC 9174F's 52,249 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 9174F. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9174F.
| Feature | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 52,107 | 52,249 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7502 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9174F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7502 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9174F — the EPYC 9174F supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9174F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7502) vs 12 (EPYC 9174F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7502) and SP5 (EPYC 9174F).
| Feature | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7502 rivals Xeon Gold 6338; EPYC 9174F rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7502 launched at $2600 MSRP, while the EPYC 9174F debuted at $194. At current prices ($1299 vs $30), the EPYC 9174F is $1269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7502 delivers 40.1 pts/$ vs 1741.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9174F — making the EPYC 9174F the 191% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7502 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2600 | $194-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1299 | $30-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.1 | 1741.6+4243% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2022 |
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