EPYC 7552 vs EPYC 9135
EPYC 7552
EPYC 9135
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9135
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($95) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1649%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($95) |
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 7552 and EPYC 9135
EPYC 7552
The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.
EPYC 9135
The EPYC 9135 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,808 points. Launch price was $1,214.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9135 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9135 — a 26.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9135 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). The EPYC 7552 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 9135 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the EPYC 9135's 57,808 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 9135. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9135.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+200% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.65 GHz+66% |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+200% | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 57,414 | 57,808 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9135 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9135 — the EPYC 9135 supports 60.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9135 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 12 (EPYC 9135). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and SP5 (EPYC 9135).
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 6000+88% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9135 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 9135 rivals Xeon Platinum 8558P.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the EPYC 9135 debuted at $1214. At current prices ($1650 vs $95), the EPYC 9135 is $1555 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 608.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9135 — making the EPYC 9135 the 178.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4025 | $1214-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1650 | $95-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.8 | 608.5+1649% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2024 |
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