EPYC 7F72 vs EPYC 9174F
EPYC 7F72
EPYC 9174F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9174F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ 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 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6924%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ 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 7F72 and EPYC 9174F
EPYC 7F72
The EPYC 7F72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,840 points. Launch price was $2,450.
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 7F72 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9174F offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7F72 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9174F — a 17.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9174F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The EPYC 7F72 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 7F72 scores 52,840 against the EPYC 9174F's 52,249 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7F72. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9174F.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+33% |
| 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 | 52,840+1% | 52,249 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F72 uses the SP3 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 7F72 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 7F72) vs 12 (EPYC 9174F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7F72) and SP5 (EPYC 9174F).
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9174F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260; EPYC 9174F rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7F72 launched at $2131 MSRP, while the EPYC 9174F debuted at $194. At current prices ($2131 vs $30), the EPYC 9174F is $2101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F72 delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 1741.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9174F — making the EPYC 9174F the 194.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2131 | $194-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2131 | $30-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8 | 1741.6+6923% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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