EPYC 9275F vs Ryzen 7 5700X
EPYC 9275F
Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,439) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+518%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,439) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
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 9275F and Ryzen 7 5700X
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.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 9275F has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 4.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 104.3% lead for the EPYC 9275F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+700% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 84,620+218% | 26,609 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9275F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9275F) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 5700X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9275F) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the EPYC 9275F offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9275F) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6000+149900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 128 GB+2184433% |
| RAM Channels | 12+500% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 9275F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($3439 vs $175), the Ryzen 7 5700X is $3264 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 144.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3439 | $299-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3439 | $175-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6 | 152.1+518% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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