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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 9275F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,411 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 84,620).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).

EPYC 9275F

2024

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,411 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 84,620).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9275F better than EPYC 9374F?

Yes. EPYC 9275F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9275F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.7% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9275F is the better fit. You are getting 3.2% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

EPYC 9275F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9275F is $1,411 cheaper on MSRP at $3,439 MSRP versus $4,850 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 45.5% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 16.9 PassMark/$), 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 9275F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 32/64. 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 9275F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9374F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	315 FPS	218 FPS
medium	290 FPS	180 FPS
high	241 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	191 FPS
medium	230 FPS	152 FPS
high	178 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	88 FPS
medium	157 FPS	75 FPS
high	120 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	725 FPS	637 FPS
medium	618 FPS	556 FPS
high	485 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	538 FPS
medium	510 FPS	478 FPS
high	419 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	327 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	334 FPS
medium	300 FPS	300 FPS
high	270 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	240 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	923 FPS	817 FPS
medium	748 FPS	690 FPS
high	675 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	572 FPS	545 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	616 FPS
medium	584 FPS	518 FPS
high	515 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	441 FPS
medium	421 FPS	352 FPS
high	374 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	247 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	1141 FPS	1138 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	902 FPS	875 FPS
ultra	813 FPS	784 FPS
1440p
low	891 FPS	880 FPS
medium	785 FPS	774 FPS
high	689 FPS	654 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	650 FPS	623 FPS
medium	580 FPS	564 FPS
high	515 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9275F and EPYC 9374F

EPYC 9275F

The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.

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 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9374F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 11% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 3.1% lead for the EPYC 9275F. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	32 / 64+33%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+6%	3.85 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	84,620+3%	82,009

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the EPYC 9275F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6144 of RAM. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9275F) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	6000+25%	4800
Max RAM Capacity	6144	6144
RAM Channels	12	12
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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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, SEV-SNP virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9374F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. On MSRP ($3439 vs $4850), the EPYC 9275F is $1411 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 16.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9275F the 37.1% better value option.