EPYC 7773X vs EPYC 9454P
EPYC 7773X
EPYC 9454P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($3,333) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+174%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($3,333) |
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 7773X and EPYC 9454P
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
EPYC 9454P
The EPYC 9454P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 94,686 points. Launch price was $4,598.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9454P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P — a 8.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9454P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 9454P uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the EPYC 9454P's 94,686 — a 3.6% lead for the EPYC 9454P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,536 vs 1,923, a 22.4% lead for the EPYC 9454P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 18,576 (83.1% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454P.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.75 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+200% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Milan-X (2022) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 91,340 | 94,686+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,536 | 1,923+25% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000+142% | 18,576 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9454P uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454P — the EPYC 9454P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9454P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7773X) vs 12 (EPYC 9454P). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7773X) and SP5 (EPYC 9454P).
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454P). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Server | Data Center / Single Socket |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454P debuted at $4598. At current prices ($8800 vs $3333), the EPYC 9454P is $5467 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 28.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454P — making the EPYC 9454P the 93% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8800 | $4598-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8800 | $3333-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4 | 28.4+173% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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