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 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 30.1 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $2,495 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,355 less on MSRP ($2,495 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 77.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($2,495 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,985 vs 82,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9374F

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,355 less on MSRP ($2,495 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 77.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($2,495 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 30.1 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $2,495 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,985 vs 82,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX better than EPYC 9374F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is ahead with a 11.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9374F pulls ahead with 9.4% better PassMark. EPYC 9374F also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9374F is the better fit. You are getting 9.4% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is $2,355 cheaper on MSRP at $2,495 MSRP versus $4,850 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9374F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 9.4% better PassMark. It is also 77.7% better value on MSRP (30.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$), 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 9374F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB), more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 32/64, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9374F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	218 FPS	223 FPS
medium	180 FPS	184 FPS
high	154 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	194 FPS
medium	152 FPS	156 FPS
high	125 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	94 FPS
medium	75 FPS	81 FPS
high	59 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	637 FPS	777 FPS
medium	556 FPS	660 FPS
high	449 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	631 FPS
medium	478 FPS	548 FPS
high	397 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	369 FPS
medium	300 FPS	322 FPS
high	269 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	255 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	817 FPS	783 FPS
medium	690 FPS	661 FPS
high	624 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	597 FPS
medium	518 FPS	503 FPS
high	461 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	394 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	436 FPS
medium	352 FPS	351 FPS
high	310 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	253 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	1138 FPS	1212 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	875 FPS	924 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	818 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	949 FPS
medium	774 FPS	826 FPS
high	654 FPS	713 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	623 FPS	673 FPS
medium	564 FPS	604 FPS
high	488 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 74,985 points. Launch price was $3,299.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9374F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX (base: 3.85 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX's 74,985 — a 8.9% lead for the EPYC 9374F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.85 GHz+7%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	82,009+9%	74,985
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	53,977
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,686
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	29,745

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX).

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Socket	SP5	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+119900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	6144	2048 GB+34952433%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 9374F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX). Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX rivals Xeon Gold 6338.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9374F launched at $4850 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX debuted at $2495. On MSRP ($4850 vs $2495), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is $2355 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX the 56% better value option.