PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7763

2021

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,040 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 84,440).

EPYC 7763

2021

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,040 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 84,440).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than EPYC 7763?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9374F is ahead with a 19.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7763 pulls ahead with 3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7763 is the better fit. You are getting 3% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $3,040 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $7,890 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7763 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3% better PassMark. It is also 58.0% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9374F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7763 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9374F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	190 FPS	218 FPS
medium	155 FPS	180 FPS
high	123 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	191 FPS
medium	123 FPS	152 FPS
high	94 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	88 FPS
medium	60 FPS	75 FPS
high	46 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	418 FPS	637 FPS
medium	367 FPS	556 FPS
high	299 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	344 FPS	538 FPS
medium	310 FPS	478 FPS
high	259 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	327 FPS
4K
low	211 FPS	334 FPS
medium	194 FPS	300 FPS
high	163 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	240 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	836 FPS	817 FPS
medium	696 FPS	690 FPS
high	649 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	545 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	616 FPS
medium	500 FPS	518 FPS
high	458 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	441 FPS
medium	335 FPS	352 FPS
high	300 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	247 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	975 FPS	1138 FPS
medium	885 FPS	1015 FPS
high	761 FPS	875 FPS
ultra	655 FPS	784 FPS
1440p
low	745 FPS	880 FPS
medium	648 FPS	774 FPS
high	554 FPS	654 FPS
ultra	476 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	623 FPS
medium	473 FPS	564 FPS
high	414 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7763 and EPYC 9374F

EPYC 7763

The EPYC 7763 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 84,440 points. Launch price was $7,890.

EPYC 9374F

The EPYC 9374F 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7763 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7763 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7763 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 20.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 2.45 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The EPYC 7763 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7763 scores 84,440 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 7763. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz	3.85 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm+	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	84,440+3%	82,009

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7763 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9374F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7763 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the EPYC 9374F supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7763) vs 12 (EPYC 9374F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7763) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).

Feature	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
Socket	SP3	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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9374F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7763) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F). Direct competitor: EPYC 7763 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.

Feature	EPYC 7763	EPYC 9374F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7763 launched at $7890 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. On MSRP ($7890 vs $4850), the EPYC 9374F is $3040 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7763 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 16.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 45% better value option.